My father is analcoholic. He just recently retired from work and my sisters and I want to have a retirement?
party. There is a bit of conflict because I want to have the party with no alcohol. Any suggestioins on how to go about doing this. Everything my family has ever done has always revolved around alcohol. I think we can make it for a few hours without alcohol!~!
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- I think you're right. Your father has a disease that shouldn't be enabled. In all likelihood, the people who will be at the party already know about your father's 'condition' and if they care about him...they won't mind tea-totalling it for a couple hours to benefit him.
- Is he in recovery or are you just deciding not to have alcohol? I think if he's abstaining and has admitted he has a problem, then not serving alcohol is fine and people will understand and comply. If you're just trying to control it and not serve it so as to keep him from getting drunk, I'm not sure I would go that route. Of course if you and your sisters are throwing the party, it's your decision, but that might not be the best forum in which to initiate changes. Good luck, however you go about it.
- I definitely agree with u.. and if it is gonna be at Ur house.. then I just wouldn't have any around.. it is a day of celebrating.. not fighting. Lay the law down take care.. and good luck..
