[The Stranger]

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Stranger, ever think that it's not about you?

She's probably seeing her family for the first time since she started AA. She probably also has a lot of issues with her family (what alcoholic doesn't).

What I'm trying to get across is that you are not her first priority this week. With your confused relationship, she may not want to deal with you until the family is gone.

Give her a break. She is sorting a lot of stuff out, that is more important than you. (and should be!) This is why it's tough with a newbie. Remember her emotional age is only up to the age when she started drinking.

But remember, this too shall pass.

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I know all this. Thank you. When I don't feel right physically, I get out of whack mentally too. If "love and tolerance is our code," I surely must cut this girl some slack.