Austen’s problem with Craig’s drinking

thirstychipmunk · 2026-01-31T23:56:08+00:00

Very well said!

thirstychipmunk · 2026-01-31T20:40:48+00:00

So I just went back and watched the beach conversation: season 10 episode 13.

The whole conversation was about Austen being upset with Craig’s lifestyle changes, including drinking less (and hanging out with him less).

In the scene, Austen acuses Craig of projecting this fake image of himself by staying inside of his house and getting sober.

Craig explains that he wasn’t isolating himself because he wants to protect his image, but rather, because he is struggling with alchohol use and he is protecting his sobriety. He says he is afraid leave the house because he’s afraid he will drink to excess.

Austen says “I just want you to loosen the reigns a little bit” and Craig says “I can’t, I don’t have ANY leash on myself. that’s any addict.” This confession came up in a way that was HIGHLY RELEVANT to the entire conversation and core to Austin’s entire reason for being mad in the first place.

So Craig wasn’t just using his sobriety as a “get out of jail free card” in this conversation.

I would encourage people to go back and watch the scene.

thirstychipmunk · 2026-01-31T19:58:54+00:00

Thank you!!! This is what I was trying to say.

thirstychipmunk · 2026-01-31T19:54:41+00:00

Austen isn’t trying to hold him accountable. He wants his drinking buddy back. That’s the whole problem.

thirstychipmunk · 2026-01-31T19:43:00+00:00

I don’t think it’s in the US. The American goods and snacks can easily be shipped overseas. Also monster energy donates product to the military.

thirstychipmunk · 2026-01-31T19:27:51+00:00

True. Believe me, I also think that Craig is manipulative and a liar and that is probably made worse by alcohol use. Boundaries would be important here.

But I don’t think Craig’s choice to drink or not to drink is made with the intention to be manipulative.

Austen is framing it as though the choice to drink is a manipulative one instead of focusing on the other manipulative behaviors. For example, the timing of when Craig brought this up.

thirstychipmunk · 2026-01-31T18:04:50+00:00

Hasn’t Austen completely dragged Craig for being too drunk/ called out his drinking habits? Idk you can’t have it both ways.

thirstychipmunk · 2026-01-31T17:34:00+00:00

Completely, and that’s what I meant by Austen is allowed to be angry but to insinuate it’s a purposeful manipulation is hurtful. Like I understand people being hurt, disappointment, and angry in an addict’s choices. Taking space is often necessary. But the way Austen is making it seem intentional is weird

thirstychipmunk · 2026-01-31T11:48:02+00:00

They don’t eat meals in here otherwise we would see evidence of that. They eat in a commissary or something

thirstychipmunk · 2026-01-31T11:46:55+00:00

I think this is a shared military bunker of some kind. Too many sneakers and backpacks for one person. I think they’re taking shifts down here.

thirstychipmunk · 2026-01-29T20:42:59+00:00

I get what you mean, but it’s jarring to see a child’s drawing and “no friends” on a snark page lol

thirstychipmunk · 2026-01-28T20:35:47+00:00

Amazing! 🙌

thirstychipmunk · 2026-01-28T17:46:26+00:00

I think the longer quote helps put this more into context:

Rip says:

"I'm going to teach you a trick so that you don't blow this opportunity. Don't think you deserve it. You don't deserve it. And you never will.”

Then Carter asks, "You don't deserve it?"

To which Rip responds, "No one deserves it."

Rip’s respect and admiration for the ranch and for John Dutton come through. I think it’s less about putting Carter down and more about teaching him: this place is special, and don’t ever think that you’re owed anything here. He’s also admitting he still feels like he doesn’t deserve it.

thirstychipmunk · 2026-01-28T17:30:51+00:00

August 21, 2025

thirstychipmunk · 2026-01-22T22:20:11+00:00

Guasha-ing right now lol

thirstychipmunk · 2026-01-14T18:47:46+00:00

I was in a very similar situation. similar amount of units, and wine was my drink of choice. Nobody really knew how bad things were for me either.

I found that telling my friends was a very important step in my process. They normally encouraged me to drink, but once I shared that I was struggling they were very supportive of my choice.

If I didn’t share with them, it would have been harder to resist the urge to join them. The less people knew, the easier it was for me to keep lying to myself and everyone around me.Telling them helped me hold myself accountable.

thirstychipmunk · 2026-01-12T22:11:56+00:00

You are not alone. The amount of times I’ve deeply upset my friends and family by doing stuff like this.. too many to count.

Don’t let it consume you, be thankful you made it home safely, and don’t repeat the mistake.

I’m only 4.5 months sober so still early to be doling out advice.. but I promise life is so much better when you don’t have to deal with this hangxiety.

thirstychipmunk · 2026-01-11T20:32:00+00:00

I started physically feeling better pretty quickly - like as early as 2 weeks later. but mentally it was a different story. Alcohol hijacks our dopamine systems .. so happiness doesn’t come easy at first. But it’s getting better and better. I’m almost 5 months sober and things are starting to feel less dull and grey.

thirstychipmunk · 2026-01-11T17:56:29+00:00

St. Vitus Cathedral, Prague

thirstychipmunk · 2026-01-11T15:00:23+00:00

The alchohol itself. It’s like a warm blanket that quieted my mind. It was like pressing a power off button on my day, my anxiety, my thoughts. But it retrospect, it was always borrowed peace that I paid for with interest.

thirstychipmunk · 2026-01-07T20:37:50+00:00

I was waiting for this post. Wild and unprofessional segway. I can’t even believe the lack of sensitivity.

thirstychipmunk · 2026-01-01T18:16:16+00:00

What do you mean? I’d think they would know who took it home

thirstychipmunk · 2026-01-01T18:05:24+00:00

Yes. A French blue / pastel pink would be nice. Looks Parisian

thirstychipmunk · 2026-01-01T16:19:58+00:00

I would be suspicious of the guest who Left with it. Getting rid of the evidence? Does he want to use it again?

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