This is a place to motivate each other to control or stop drinking. It is also a place for non drinkers to discuss and share.
We welcome anyone who wishes to join in by asking for advice, sharing our experiences and stories, or just encouraging someone who is trying to quit or cut down.
Please post only when sober; you’re welcome to read in the meanwhile.
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I had a party from work today and literally everyone was drinking. I left after a couple of hours when people started to get drunk. The smell of alcohol was terrible as well.
That being said, I missed being part of the crazy fun. I used to be one of them. Now I feel more like an outsider in such parties. I try to partake but it isn't easy.
Anyway I didn't drink. Time to go to bed.
I’m hosting the DCI on Reddit week of July 2nd so this is good practice lol.
Nice job. I know how hard that kind of situation can be.
I'm sorry you felt like an outsider. As someone whose family and friend groups is full of binge drinkers, I know that feeling well.
What works for me has always been leaving when I feel like it. I've also set boundaries with loved ones, which helped me prevent being in many -- but not all -- difficult situations. And my wife, kid, and I do a lot of fun, active stuff -- and more and more, people we know want in on that, which helps a ton.
Anyway, you're a champion. Way to go!
Thank you for your very friendly response! Much appreciated.
Yes, I was saying to my wife, if I had been drinking I probably would have fun. But I would have to spend a lot on an uber, get home drunk, and have a hangover all day. Now I am feeling great and I can do fun things with the family.
Take care.
Sure thing. Sounds like you really thought it through. I'm gonna borrow a page from your book during a slippery situation tomorrow. Thanks!
I will.not drink with you all today.
Happy Friday! IWNDWYT
Great to have you here! IWNDWYT.
Happy Friday! IWNDWYT. But I will definitely eat pizza with you today.
I will eat pizza ANY day!!
I had pizza yesterday as well at a party while everyone was getting drunk. Pizza is good! IWNDWYT.
Happy Friday everyone! Day 34 for me. Drove through a horrible storm yesterday afternoon on my way home from training, had to pull over for all of the hail. I was so relieved to get home, I opened an NA beer in celebration. In the past, I would have used this kind of thing to drink all evening to "relieve the stress". But I actually did the best self care last night by taking a shower, getting into comfy pajamas, and going to bed early. This sober life is good stuff. Not drinking poisonous alcohol today, let's do this!
Congratulations on being sober for over a month. That's huge!
Awesome, thanks for sharing your story! Good on you to not drink alcohol. Alcohol is a temporary stress reliever, but the stress comes back twice as strong the next day, it doesn't solve any issues.
Take care and congrats on reaching day 34!