no more bars, no more bottles, no more regretful mornings
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Portland, ME
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no more bars, no more bottles, no more regretful mornings
I gave up my four days last night. It was stupid and useless and all I have to show for it today is a headache and no motivation to leave the couch.
I'm gonna be 30 in June and I want to be sober for it.
I've never posted in a forum like this, but I think I'm going to really enjoy it. None of my friends understand why I need to be sober. I desperately need support from like-minded people and I feel like this is the right place. The "we're all in this together" attitude really helps me and eases my anxieties about being sober.
I don't know a lot about sobriety and I don't have any grand wisdom to share, but I'm here to stay inspired and hopefully inspire others. I want to make some friends so feel free to message me.
Here's to day one!
I'm gonna be 30 in June and I want to be sober for it.
I've never posted in a forum like this, but I think I'm going to really enjoy it. None of my friends understand why I need to be sober. I desperately need support from like-minded people and I feel like this is the right place. The "we're all in this together" attitude really helps me and eases my anxieties about being sober.
I don't know a lot about sobriety and I don't have any grand wisdom to share, but I'm here to stay inspired and hopefully inspire others. I want to make some friends so feel free to message me.
Here's to day one!
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Portland, ME
Posts: 14
Thanks a lot for the support, folks! I'm visiting a friend in the city tomorrow and I know that he'll want to drink. It'll be challenging to not drink with him, but I'm feeling focused on my goals.
I can have fun without alcohol. I'm going to eat a ton of pizza and drink coffee (haven't had it in four years, but I think today is a good day to bring it back into my life). If it's not too cold I might even go for a run (well... let's not get too out of hand).
My friend will still be my friend, even when I'm sober.
Thanks again
ALSO: I just found out tonight that my tattoo artist is five years sober. I mentioned my goals to him and he told me about his sobriety. It made me feel very empowered.
I can have fun without alcohol. I'm going to eat a ton of pizza and drink coffee (haven't had it in four years, but I think today is a good day to bring it back into my life). If it's not too cold I might even go for a run (well... let's not get too out of hand).
My friend will still be my friend, even when I'm sober.
Thanks again
ALSO: I just found out tonight that my tattoo artist is five years sober. I mentioned my goals to him and he told me about his sobriety. It made me feel very empowered.
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Location: Upstate New York
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Very glad to meet you cultsection. I do think it'll help you to be here where everyone understands. I had felt all alone until I joined SR. Have a fun time tomorrow. There is life after alcohol.
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: San Diego
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Welcome to SR! I really admire folks like you, who are smart enough to tackle this head-on at a relatively young age. It's so easy to just let it slide for years and years... You should be really proud of yourself. I know it's a big change, and will be particularly incomprehensible to a lot of folks in your peer group, but you are going to be incredibly glad you did this. In fact, at some point down the road you might find yourself on SR, feeling a little envious of the newcomer who's decided to quit at the tender age of 22, lol..
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