AIBU to be fed up with the drinking

[TheExtraGuineaPig]

There are a lot of family in my house tonight (and for the next 10 days as everyone lives far away, various divorced combinations and we are the only ones with space for people to stay over ). My brother and BIL are blind drunk, many beers and a bottle of whiskey down so far. They're already alternating between shouting and maudlin. I'm pissed off and hiding from them. DM was upset (had a cry, but she's drunk too) but now she is trying to "join in". This is long running and really, really upsets me. Poor DH is trying to lighten the mood ... I know I need to go back in but I can't bear it. DCs are in bed and I just want a cosy Christmas for them.

I'm not sure why I'm posting really... just so sad and I need the courage to go back in the room where they all are.

10 days is a long time.

Christmas Day dinner in my house tomorrow and I've just hid half our booze. DB and FIL would drink it all if I didn't We only have them for the day and that is bad enough! I think you need to reduce the length of Christmas next year. My sympathies.

Ten days is far, far, far too long. Talk about outstaying their welcome and taking the piss (literally, byt the sound of it)!!! In fact, by the sound of it 1 day would be too long for me.

Don't invite them again. I couldn't stick that either and it isn't fair on you, your DH or your children.

If they really are too much to bear tomorrow then ask them to leave and don't feel guilty. Drunken behaviour like that is most unattractive. It would make me feel very uncomfortable, as it clearly does for you too. You shouldn't have to put up with that in your own home, and it is bad for your children to have to witness it.

My BIL is an alcoholic. It is no coincidence that he is divorced and now has very little contact with his family. Drunks are often very challenging company and there is no reasoning with them.

OMG OP 10 days!? You poor thing, I could not stand that at all. You really can say no to this you know. I haver stood up to my dysfunctional family members and yes they didn't like it one bit, but tough shit. My kids come first. Some are now better behaved and we're rebuilding things, some are still clueless but have been reduced to very low contact. Your sanity matters