Drinking Money, Where Does It Go Now?
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Getting to where I want to be
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I wish it was that simple right now. At nearly two years unemployed, I've been putting a pretty large dent in my IRA (that's a retirement savings account for my non US friends) to pay the bills. But I'm not complaining; I feel very fortunate that the money is even there, otherwise my family would be facing some pretty grim circumstances. At least by not drinking, I'm withdrawing much less from the account than I would be if I were drinking.
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Rogersville, Tennessee
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Join Date: Apr 2012
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Originally Posted by Ornithology 
Running shoes, as I am running everyday. And books, as I can read in bed at night rather than blackout every night.
My wife and I love garage sales, flea markets, thrift stores and the like. I buy hardcover books in like new condition for a dollar or two. To me, one of the best bargains imaginable.
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 63
Will be a year in December for me. I have saved all my money and my children and grand children are going to have a Christmas they won't forget this year. I'm even getting a tree something we have not had in years and years.
Next year it won't be so outlandish but this year I want to celebrate my sobriety lavishly on the kids.
Next year it won't be so outlandish but this year I want to celebrate my sobriety lavishly on the kids.
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Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: UK
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I went on a week-long residential writing course.
Met some brilliant people and found the workshops (some outdoors) very therapeutic for my mind and soul.
I reckon I'll have saved £3000 this year by not drinking and even with this course and other small treats, gifts for others, holidays - I still have more money than had I been drinking.
Met some brilliant people and found the workshops (some outdoors) very therapeutic for my mind and soul.
I reckon I'll have saved £3000 this year by not drinking and even with this course and other small treats, gifts for others, holidays - I still have more money than had I been drinking.
Matt M
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: UK
Posts: 490
Mine just goes on things I enjoy really.
Ok I did enjoy drinking at times, but these other things I enjoy don't have the hugely negative and dangerous side to them!
I won over £1000 last week on a couple of football bets, I've bought several books, several films on blu-ray and basically enough things to keep me entertained for a long time.
Ok I did enjoy drinking at times, but these other things I enjoy don't have the hugely negative and dangerous side to them!
I won over £1000 last week on a couple of football bets, I've bought several books, several films on blu-ray and basically enough things to keep me entertained for a long time.
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Join Date: Mar 2013
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Walked into my local bike shop yesterday, and bought a $400 pair of Specialized S-Works carbon fibre soled racing shoes. These will last me a whole season.
Last year, 400 bucks would have paid for about 3 weeks of alcohol for me.
The kid serving was excited to see a customer throwing down on the most expensive shoes in the shop, and said, 'you must be rich'.
'I didn't used to be, but I worked hard for it', I replied.
Last year, 400 bucks would have paid for about 3 weeks of alcohol for me.
The kid serving was excited to see a customer throwing down on the most expensive shoes in the shop, and said, 'you must be rich'.
'I didn't used to be, but I worked hard for it', I replied.
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: In the kitchen, cooking up a storm
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When I first got sober, I expected a financial windfall to be heading my way. When that didn't materialize, there were times when I would get frustrated. I mean, getting sober was the answer to solving all my problems, right?
But upon closer examination, things weren't quite what they seemed. Before I got sober, I was driving over a financial cliff. My plans to support myself and my family were to max out my credit card. I had a history of horrible credit, and always had issues paying bills on time.
Today, after one year of not drinking, the savings account is still painfully small. However....all my bills are paid and up to date. To boot, the credit card actually has a positive balance! As well, things I've relied on my parents for, for far too long, I'm footing the bill now. Plane tickets to visit, trips to the dentist, etc.
So where has all my money gone since I got sober? Towards being financial responsible is the boring and unexciting answer.
But upon closer examination, things weren't quite what they seemed. Before I got sober, I was driving over a financial cliff. My plans to support myself and my family were to max out my credit card. I had a history of horrible credit, and always had issues paying bills on time.
Today, after one year of not drinking, the savings account is still painfully small. However....all my bills are paid and up to date. To boot, the credit card actually has a positive balance! As well, things I've relied on my parents for, for far too long, I'm footing the bill now. Plane tickets to visit, trips to the dentist, etc.
So where has all my money gone since I got sober? Towards being financial responsible is the boring and unexciting answer.
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 63
Originally Posted by nomis
When I first got sober, I expected a financial windfall to be heading my way. When that didn't materialize, there were times when I would get frustrated. I mean, getting sober was the answer to solving all my problems, right?
But upon closer examination, things weren't quite what they seemed. Before I got sober, I was driving over a financial cliff. My plans to support myself and my family were to max out my credit card. I had a history of horrible credit, and always had issues paying bills on time.
Today, after one year of not drinking, the savings account is still painfully small. However....all my bills are paid and up to date. To boot, the credit card actually has a positive balance! As well, things I've relied on my parents for, for far too long, I'm footing the bill now. Plane tickets to visit, trips to the dentist, etc.
So where has all my money gone since I got sober? Towards being financial responsible is the boring and unexciting answer.
But upon closer examination, things weren't quite what they seemed. Before I got sober, I was driving over a financial cliff. My plans to support myself and my family were to max out my credit card. I had a history of horrible credit, and always had issues paying bills on time.
Today, after one year of not drinking, the savings account is still painfully small. However....all my bills are paid and up to date. To boot, the credit card actually has a positive balance! As well, things I've relied on my parents for, for far too long, I'm footing the bill now. Plane tickets to visit, trips to the dentist, etc.
So where has all my money gone since I got sober? Towards being financial responsible is the boring and unexciting answer.
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