Hey! (sorry this is a little bit of a spill my guts post)
I've finally worked up the courage to join this forum. I'm new to forums generally so was worried about how this works!
I haven't been able to find people to talk to about my problems as I'm quite young so I'm really hoping to find some lovely people to talk to. I'm very lucky that I haven't drank long, I just need to do everything I can to set this straight.
As a kid I was terrified of alcohol and hated it, seeing the negative effects it had on my family. Unfortunately after a beloved family member of mine passed away after a long drawn out illness I turned to alcohol for the first time in my life. Quite ironically the family member was an alcoholic.
I've now been sober 17 days and this is the lifestyle I would like to stick to. I've already been so much happier than I have been in the past year and my productivity/work levels are through the roof!
What do you guys get up to while filling the time you used to lose drinking?
Also do you outright say you don't drink when offered one or do you make a quick excuse?
Thanks for reading x