your plan sounds just about what i did that first christmas 10 months sober.

today i'm good and happy and serene. i will be doing my usual '4th wednesday of the month' visit to the local rehab facility on christmas night, grateful to spend an hour to try and give back what was so freely given to me all those years ago.

hang in there sweetie

Is to keep it simple Today. We as addicts and alcoholics have nothing but today. Yesterday is in the past and tomorrow is not given. All we have is Today. Find what works for you and use it everyday.
Peace, John

...even after 12 years.

I'm taking Xmas Eve "off" this year. No hustle. No bustle. Just heading to a meeting and Mass before the family descends tomorrow.

STAY CONNECTED.

Especially us. Yes, We can get through today...one moment at a time..............
best wishes always.....

Don't get too Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or Tired (HALT)
Buddy up with another recovering person if possible
If offered alcohol, just say, "I don't drink (anymore)."
Have your own transportation. Be ready to make an exit if a party gets to be too much.
Concentrate on what you can bring, not the drinking going on.
Pray. Mentally send your HP into the place you are going.
Use that phone list.
Get to a meeting if possible. Clubs here are open all day Christmas, with snacks and meetings.
Be grateful for the season of peace, love, and joy!

my dearly missed and deeply loved ex texted me....sigh..sigh

has he changed? has he made amends? just because it's Christmas doesn't make it anything but an excuse to emotionally manipulate the season.

I don't usually post here but I check in occasionally. Surround yourself with whatever families and friends you have available, and AA runs events ESPECIALLY during the holiday.

You mention this is your first year as a single woman - is it your first year of sobriety as well?

Lovely thread that I needed to see. Thank you! Trying to keep it simple on this end.

Too much to deal with.."expectations vs reality"

We need to stay in the moment if we can..today is the best day, if it is a holiday or not.