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[โ€“] chicken@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Makes sense, but there has to be a better way as that sounds awful, like it does not sound like your alcoholic brother is genuinely building trust with you that way.

[โ€“] v4ld1z@lemmy.zip 1 points 5 days ago

No he doesn't. But it's the easiest way for me to cope and deal with the situation. I don't have the patience or the mental fortitude to try and convince or convert my family to abstain from alcohol. I'd rather avoid the situation and look out for my own well-being than be exposed to their drinking. I know it's not the healthiest strategy, but it's what's been helping me the past few years