If you drink hard seltzer every day

[Anonymous]

I think she genuinely only has one, I just feel like your body having to process a toxin like alcohol every single day every 24 hours can’t be good for you. She’s not high-risk for cancer or liver disease, but it just seems like an unnecessary thing to do that increases your chances of disease. I’ve tried to lovingly talk to her about it, and suggested just sticking to having the hard seltzers on the weekend, but she insists that it’s her treat for herself every evening to wind down, and it helps her sleep. I can tell she’s a little offended that I find something wrong with it. I adore my mom and I just want her in my life as long as possible but maybe I should just back off.
-OP

[Anonymous]

If it were my mom and she wasn’t receptive, I’d back off (but I am generally not amazing at conflict). I mean, if it improves her quality of life (which she seems to believe), I think the risks are small. But whatever you decide, it’s very sweet that you’re worried for her health and I hope she sees it in a loving light.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think she genuinely only has one, I just feel like your body having to process a toxin like alcohol every single day every 24 hours can’t be good for you. She’s not high-risk for cancer or liver disease, but it just seems like an unnecessary thing to do that increases your chances of disease. I’ve tried to lovingly talk to her about it, and suggested just sticking to having the hard seltzers on the weekend, but she insists that it’s her treat for herself every evening to wind down, and it helps her sleep. I can tell she’s a little offended that I find something wrong with it. I adore my mom and I just want her in my life as long as possible but maybe I should just back off.
-OP

I’m sure it’s annoying for her that you’re trying to micromanage her like this. She is an adult. Presumably you are too? It’s one drink. Unclench and let your mother enjoy this thing that brings her a small comfort each evening.

[Anonymous]

I can’t believe anyone would try to police an adult woman around drinking one hard seltzer a day.

[Anonymous]

Yes, OP, please back off. It brings her pleasure. Can you please let her have that?

[Anonymous]

I should’ve clarified, I am an adult and I live with her. We have a very close relationship. I will back off as others have suggested. Thank you.
-OP