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Nicknames Just something I've noticed, when people sign up here they often use names related to alcohol. For me, because I was trying to change my behaviour away from alcohol, I chose a name that had nothing to do with alcohol. I am just wondering why people choose alcohol related names? Secondly, I am wondering if having an alcohol related nickname may actually be a negative thing as you go through recovery? Any thoughts? Peace, Levi |
I understand what you mean, Levi; and, it beats the heck out of me. Maybe it's because they're so new they still identify more with the drinking than with sobriety. The thing that has always bothered me is when someone refers to themselves as "a drunk" when they have been able to stay sober for a while. I certainly was a drunk; but, I'm not anymore, and don't want to still be thought of as one. You'll notice my user name reflects my pride in being a Jerseyite. On another board, I use jerseynonny, because I like being identified as a nonny (grandmother) from New Jersey. I guess there are those who would say, "What's in a name?" Personally, I think quite a bit. |
aasharon90... nothing negative here about my name. I dont ever want to forget who i am or where i came from. Im not ashamed of the second chance of life that AA has given me. Im very grateful. : ) AA - Alcoholics Anonymous Sharon- my own name 1990 - 8-11-90 the yr i got sober |
OOOPS! My user name here is "raerob", because I tried other combinations and they were already taken. Rae is my first name, Ro is for my middle name (Rosalee), and B is the initial of my last name. That should do it. |
Is the glass half empty or half full. Dear Sharon, I'm Sharon too! Regarding your name and how new people percieve things when newly recovering. To qoute you..... "aasharon90... nothing negative here about my name. I dont ever want to forget who i am or where i came from." The first time I came here and seen your name I was feeling pretty negative and down. So when I saw your name, I interpreted to mean ass sharon, even though it was aasharon. Its sad how the mind works sometimes when we are in a funk. Please take no offence. You have been an incredible inspiration to me, thank-you! |
I've used GlassPrisoner on various boards, and used it here also. It's based on a song by a progressive/metal band called Dream Theater titled "The Glass Prison". This song is actually part 1 of a unfinished work about their drummers recovery from alcoholism. Here are the lyrics for those interested http://www.lyricsfreak.com/d/dream+t..._10090134.html |
lol~~~hope3!!! Levi, Veddy interesting thread! My name has nothing to do with alcohol. Largely because I was either in total denial about being alcoholic initially, or, because I saw this forum more as a place to commuincate than anything else. Boy, did I underestimate SR!! This forum offers so much more than anonymous online communication. And, Miss Communicat, was also a joke...a play on words. It reflects my professional writer persona. |
Thought provoking thread Levi... On other boards I'm segram99. My first two initials and a variation of my last name. I thought coming here, segram is to close to the name of a liquor, so I changed it. Too each their own, I guess. Everbody's different in their thinking, and nothing wrong with that... :) One day at a time. Steve :) |
I LOVE YOU HOPE...Sharon....lol aasharon does look like ass,,,lol and believe me i feel and act like one quite often...lol I love my name Sharon....my parents named me after a little brown hair brown eyed girl they saw at a park before they had me.... And thats exactly what i am.... : ) Sharon stands for something but dont know what it is at the moment. Im pretty sure its cool... : ) It's nice to meet u Sharon and all the other Sharons on board with us...We r SPECIAL..! lol Yeah yeah yeah...im full of it....lol Go figure...thats why im an alcoholic... lol |
I chose the name Midas...for the golden color of BEEEEEEEEER. rofl. |
Umm, my brain was too bogged down when I first found SR to put in a whole lot of thought. So I went with the logical choice for me...Juliee because Julie was already taken! It's all I could muster at the time. |
Can u change ur name if u want to without starting all over again? |
Whats in a name. LOL AASharon. ROFL Midas, Is that true, naaaaaaaahhhhhhhh. Thank-you for the :ValB005: :v8 There are no problems in life, only solutions. |
I've just noticed the various names, some have nothing to do with booze, others have everything to do with booze. I appreciate everyone's feedback. For me, Leviathon is actually leviathan misspelled on purpose. The leviathan is a giant sea creature that is pursued by this relentless hero in the bible. My struggles to be me have often been huge and I have frequently been pursuing relentlessly my dreams so it seemed to fit. Peace, Levi |
my name is pretty self explanatory. i take great pride in being from Chicago. to me its the greatest city. Incredible skyline. 10,000,000 people in the chicagoloand area but the perfect medium between being too condensed and too spread out. beautiful neighborhoods. Rich in culture. Birthplace of House music. and of course Deep Dish PIZZA!! oh yeah and 4000 meetings a week. |
hmmmm...take a guess about my "handle" (i guess it could have been vespa girl or something similar) no boozing just cruising on my nickname! |
This was interesting, I'm not all that creative, so I kept it simple with name and birth year. Levi, I always wondered, just had not gotten 'round to asking you yet. GP-Thanks for the song, heavy stuff, thats for sure! Sharon, I'm quite sure you can, cause I know someone who did, but I dont know how much of your old identity you keep. Take care, all! S |
I like this topic. The responses have been interesting. My username? Nothing to do with alcohol. I was just feeling blue when I signed up. |
Interesting thread. Im Cecilia. My mother named me after St Cecilia. Trust me it doesnt fit. LOL I have another question to add. I call my AH Elvis because he has left the building. What do you call yours besides AH. |
Latte is my new favorite drink. I really like coffee. Good coffee. |
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