When a coworker & I met for dinner over 8 months ago, I was taken aback by her cutting insults toward me. She was schnockered.
In the few years of knowing her, she's always talked about being a lifelong drinker with her ex but he's the alcoholic; hence, their divorce. I don't think I noticed the booze on her before this last dinner.
In any event, I decided her poor behavior was unacceptable to me so I went silent & moved on to live my little life. 1/3
Ran into her this week. I decided to be honest with her considering she's been a Al-anon sponsor/mentor for several years.
"I think you're attending the wrong meetings. I think you should consider attending AA meetings.
You even shared with me at our dinner that you can't stop drinking if alcohol is in the house."
She replied, "My drinking at home is under control."
I wished her the best and moved on.
2/3
She texted me somewhat of an apology today. Somewhat is okay. I rather hope she consider her appearance as al-anon mentor while having a drinking problem herself.
Frankly, I don't feel like revisiting this friendship. I'm older, want peace, not a continual rollercoaster ride, especially with a mean drinker. I feel bad I opened my mouth, & maybe I should feel bad, I don't know. It's always been so hard for me to share with people my thoughts and/or how they make me feel. 3/3
Forest Fern