Evilgojiberries
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Mar 14, 2016 2:04 AM
Evilgojiberries
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JustHereForTheWorkStories
Admirable that you want to save them from that, but honestly if you feel the need to drink that much you might want to talk to someone.
TrixQuatro5
I think wrong meme?
MamaKin
You're doing it right, darlin. No need for a confession. Keep up the good adulting.
nekoman
true but you need to drink less
MakeTabbouleNotWar
That is maturity. It's the same reason why I put a little Jack in my Coke. They never see the bottle.
NOINOON
But there are other ways to enjoy King Alcohol than going full Homer.
mthrndr01
Blind them and do as you please.
PrincessWordplay
That doesn't make you a bad person.
brknsoul
If you drink to pass out, you may have a problem. Drinking a couple to relax is fine. Drinking to get shitfaced or to pass out is a problem.
BarrackHusseinIslamabama
Protip: plant the empty beer bottles around your sleeping kids so that everyone will think they drank all the beer and passed out.
BlackInkOutlaw
Thats one reason i dont drink so some one can call me anytime and i can be there...
BritanySuthar77
I see many people on Imgur make excuses for alcoholism like it's some big joke. Your kids WILL find out eventually and it will crush them.
Itsaidthecharacterlimitforusernameswassixtythreesoithinkthisis
My dad was the same way, I can't be that way b/c my 1 kidney can't process alcohol at all and even if I could, good alcohol is expensive imo
MFDork
If the people around you think that THAT is maturity, surround yourself with better people dude. Alcoholism fucking wrecks people.
notaballoon
Man, it must have been tough to admit that.
WhatSmellsLikeBlue
you adult like a bad ass.
thecactusfucker
My dad's always had his 'space' where he can go and do whatever. It was the basement when I was little, then he built his studio in the back
ChristopherHerd
Get help. There will reach a time where regardless of how well you think youve hid your alcoholism, they will know.
Veggisaurus
I've seen another post like this where the wife would wake up early to clean up the bottles from the husband so the kids wouldn't see.
DssPurrington
Please tell me there is someone in the house who can take care of things in case something bad happens ?
justwatching
Well... that's something. Will you one day break their hearts?
Evilgojiberries
I buy beer with whatever money I have for "daddy's spending". Games, dip, beer, etc. No money no drinkkng
TreeSlippity
You could teach your kids how to drink responsibly.
Evilgojiberries
My quote with drugs in high school "it's possible to be responsible with irresponsible thkngs."
mikeatike
If you think it's impossible to be responsible with alcohol, you should never drink.
TreeSlippity
I can't argue with that. That certainly seems to make sense.
lifeisapicnic
Think you're leaving some shit out of this. Dad passed out surrounded by a couple beer bottles isn't traumatic.
Evilgojiberries
Burning in his hand almost nightly. It's my image of my father even though he's a good person. I don't want that for my kids.2/2
Evilgojiberries
Never said it was traumatic but it's a part of my childhood. It was a nightly thing to see dad asleep in his chair a cigarette still 1/2
Mdp2525
If it bothers u its a problem. Please get counseling. It helps w controlling underlying causes rather than symptoms (stopping cold turkey).
astronave
This is called "making a deal". It starts that you hide it from your family, but trust me it will evolve into something worse over time.
MeowWoof
Not everyone. I've been in the same place for 20 years, high paying job (like, 95th percentile), quality family life. Don't project problems
astronave
Alcoholism is a degenerative disease and gets worse over time. There is no control over it. All semblance of control is a fabrication.
popau
Pretty sure the many alcoholics who have stayed sober for decades would disagree. It's always there, but there is control.
astronave
Get some help my friend. There will be a day where this will impact your life, and thus the life of your kids. Good luck, its a tough path.
astronave
Source: my partner is currently in rehab and I grew up with alcoholic parents.
m053486
Live life, man. If it turns into a problem, get help. If not, enjoy having kids that never see a drunk dad. Both great options
Evilgojiberries
So high functioning alcoholism is a nuisance more then a problem?
LighterSolid
Unfortunately things are more than likely to escalate. Seems like you are in control, but you are not. Hope you get help. Wish you the best.
m053486
Don't thinking crushing a six pack and passing out after his kids go to sleep, on his days off is that bad. Certain book I read agrees
NrNone
...Is it the Bible?
MeowWoof
Depends entirely on the person. Some stay right where you are for decades, others spiral down and lose everything.
MeowWoof
My wife is under orders to raise the warning flag if she thinks I'm slipping, and it just hasn't happened in 20 years.
BobaDefett
yeah thats what maturity is....not sure what you are confessing here.
JeansAttack
Yea I mean +1 for doing the right thing.....but -1 for such a clear incorrect use of this meme.
payallente
The confession is he's a closet alcoholic.
Evilgojiberries
On the nosey.
nigglemaster
But even then, it sounds so soothing.
flippywizgig
You have a fun username. Also, maybe get help?
Evilgojiberries
I pass out on the couch surrounded by beer bottles. The difference is my kids are asleep.
OneBeardOneNation
As someone that spent numerous nights putting their dad to bed. Keep in mind they will reach an age where they know what is happening.
awildcharmander
I'd say you have every right to pass out on the couch surrounded by beer bottles. What you're doing is being a great dad.
Pengarr
It would be better not to do that, sure. But you're doing a good thing for a good reason. Trying to be a better dad than you had is noble.
Pengarr
Like, nobody is perfect, but it takes a lot to go beyond the examples you grew up seeing.
JustASlightJingleOfPocketChangePulsing
alcoholism is when you don't feel in control/can't control it and it is negatively affecting your life. It's not a huge slip to that point 1
JustASlightJingleOfPocketChangePulsing
but right now it seems you're not there and worrying about the possibility is the only way to prevent it. Keep hard lines and stick (2)
JustASlightJingleOfPocketChangePulsing
with it. Get help if you need it and be there for your kids. (3)
BobaDefett
still not sure what the confession is. what you are doing is the mature thing. You are literally stopping your alcoholism while your kids
BobaDefett
are around....you sir are a mature adult.
IWishIWereNotAllergicToCats
No. You think alcoholism won't still affect his family even if he hides it? Fuck off. The mature thing to do is get better and he knows that
Monstache
Gtfo, dude basically confessed that he is an alcoholic, only that he waits for his kids to be asleep. It doesn't make you mature (1/?)
Monstache
It makes you still have a problem. However he is considerate to his children's health which is mature, but unless he fix the problem (2/3)
Evilgojiberries
But still doing it is a problem right? I mean shit what decent person can't just go to bed when their tired and just passes out?
Dragoro2022
If it was a problem you wouldnt do it. You would quit for your kids. But eaitger way you are being mature about it. Just make sure /2
spiderqueendemon
Have you considered seeing a doctor? If the alcohol is self-medicating a sleep issue, there may be a healthier fix. And alcoholism is best
Yourmuffinfuckingsucks
Plenty of people. Being a mature adult doesn't mean your actions are always just, but that they're not absurd. You're clearly in control.
Evilgojiberries
So from what I've seen it seems unhealthy drinking is tolerable as long as the damage is restricted to self damage. It's interesting.
RubyPorto
Does it cause you personal or professional problems? If not, you're likely fine. But if you're concerned about it consider talking about it.
RevengeByAnyOtherNameIsNotAsSweet
I don't think it's alcoholism if you don't drink all day. I like getting tanked before bed. But I can't fall asleep on couch.
Lugh314159
...um... maybe don't drink to blackout levels? You can have a beer or two on weeknights and not have it be a thing.
Beruthiel10
And if you can't handle yourself (stop yourself), just don't drink at all.
Evilgojiberries
Nope. It's why I wait until I'm off the next day. If I have one I drink till hammered. I've tried just having a couple but my anxiety peaks
CHUBMARINES
I do the same thing. Someone hands me a twelve pack, guess what? I'm drinking twelve
KatInTheCorner
That's called self-medicating anxiety. Get help, I worked in a rehab and alcoholism is crazy deadly.
rattlesnail
I buried my dad at 12. Never knew he had a problem. I picked out his casket. Please don't do that to your kids!
dephress
What happens if something happen to your kid one night and you're too drunk to handle it?
Helihat
That's a really bad sign.
Ihavewaytoomanyfavoritestosort
DUde, get help.
KarlKingOfDucts
Why? Seems like he handles it responsibly on its own.
MisterMyst
Because he is destroying himself both physically and mentally??????????????????
MeowWoof
Says who?
Tornadotaco
Me too. It's called alcoholism. I'm not ok with it but it's who I am.
MartynMage
At least you realise it, at best that means one day you'll be ready to change it
Tornadotaco
Hope so. Much like op it's in check in that it's not ruining my life right now. But it has in the past and it may in the future.
WhoTheFuckKnowsNow
It took a year and a half to attempt quitting after I realized I was an alcoholic. Today marks 76 days without a drink. Do it MartynMage!
AntivanMilkSandwich2
Fingers crossed for you, random person. Don't let it win, ever.