Man, these topics are getting heavy!
I had a very fortunate childhood of not really having any alcoholic or drug using parents or grandparents. My grandpa was an alcoholic before I was born, when my mom was a child; but I never witnessed it. I had an aunt who was a hooker and she did drugs. She turned into a narc and wound up getting killed. And, I have another aunt who I think does drugs (not sure she doesn't live near me). Then came my generation. One of my aunt's (the hooker) daughter followed in her footsteps. She has been in and out of jail. She too sells herself for drugs or money. She has had two children taken by the state. Her brother used to sell, but I don't think he does anymore (I could be wrong, I don't associate with them). I have a girl cousin who is an alcoholic. I also have a boy cousin that almost lost his life (and almost killed someone else) from driving while high and drunk. I promise I really do have normal cousins as well.
My personal story is, I have never done drugs. The only time I have been around any kind of drugs is at a couple of outdoor concerts. I am a very light weight drunk. It only takes me about one and half light beers to be completely drunk. I have only been drunk drunk like 4 times my entire life. I don't like losing control of myself and alcohol does that to me. People say I am a really happy drunk. I don't tend to remember things if I have had more than two hard drinks. Apparently I also hallucinate things. I am totally fun when out with a bunch of people that drink. I am also usually the DD. That's okay with me.
Day 3: On my table
Sitting on my coffee table. She sits there most days to watch the birds and squirrels.
This is part of the June Blog Challenge found over at Paula's Place.
Hooker cousins, huh! I am happy that you are doing the challenge with me. Helps us get to know each other so much better. This one is deep though isn't it? Happy kitty picture!
ReplyDeleteI agree. I love getting to know you better. Yeah, betcha didn't think I would have a couple of bonafide hookers in my family. A lot of these questions are deep. Still looking forward to Day 23!
DeleteThese really are some heavy topics. I'm diggin' it, though. I usually end up DD as well, which sucks sometimes, but if I'm getting drunk I'd rather be home so I can crawl to the toilet and pass out in the safety of my own bathroom if I have to. I wish Onyx was so easy to take pictures of. She'll look at me all bright eyed like that and then squint. Every. Time. lol
ReplyDeleteI totally get wanting to be drunk at home. It's cheaper too! When I do drink, I love those pretty fruity drinks. Thats usually what I tell the bartender.
Deleteone and a half light beers and thats it? I have a fairly high tolerance for alcohol but that's no good either, I have to drink quite a bit to feel anything so I usually just don't go there :/
ReplyDeleteHigh tolerance means more expensive...ha! I always tell my husband I am a cheap date, a few sips of wine and you have to take the keys away.
DeleteI tend to be the DD, too. And I'm ok with that.
ReplyDeleteMe too! I like to people watch and that is an excellent time to do so.
Deleteah, cousins. Yep, some of them are trouble for sure and just the latest crop in a cycle of abusers. I have some nice normal cousins too, they probably think I'm the weirdo.
ReplyDeleteDont mind being the DD either-neither of us are big drinkers.
Family get togethers are always fun!! haha My normal cousins and I get together and do things without the others. I enjoy those times too.
DeleteWOW...we ARE very kindred spirits!!!! I think I found my new cyber twin! :)
ReplyDeleteexcept, of course, I can't sew. :) Don't hold it against me!
Wow, your family has some hard situations to deal with. So wonderful you've managed to steer away from that. Maybe someday they'll see the light and get some help for their problems. Best of luck
ReplyDeletePlaying Catch up Drugs and Alcohol Post