How do I belong in a society that drinks all the time?
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Ireland
Posts: 25,826
It seemed like it was everyone, but it isn't, many people have happy entertaining lives, full of activities and friends, without alcohol.
It only seems like alcohol is the centre of the social universe, but it's a matter of perspective!!
It only seems like alcohol is the centre of the social universe, but it's a matter of perspective!!
EndGame
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: New York, NY
Posts: 4,677
When I was drinking, my phaser was set for booze. I looked for and always found people, places and events that matched my obsession to drink. As a result, everyone was drinking, seemingly all the time, wherever I went, while the rest of the Mormon and non-Mormon world was going about the business of living their lives. Birds of a feather.
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Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 67
I hear ya. I used to down summer ales and seafood with wreckless abandone. I will miss is those days.
I am going to get into shape- maybe you could look for a fitness group?
Take up motorcycling?
there is so much I want to try if I can stick with this
I am going to get into shape- maybe you could look for a fitness group?
Take up motorcycling?
there is so much I want to try if I can stick with this
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: West Tn
Posts: 3,043
Chiquen, it was quite an epiphany to me when I got sober and learned that the entire world doesn't commence heavy drinking every time the sun went down.
There is a whole world of engaging, fun people who don't drink, but who still manage to go out to nice restaurants, movies, plays, concerts, sporting events, baz mitsvahs, etc. but who do not drink.
As Flynbuy points out, many of the people I do socialize with used to have to do all of these things, and pretty much else, under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.
I tend to have a bond with these kind of people which surpasses other commonalities I share with others (e.g. from my religious faith, my line of work, etc.).
I asked for help with my drinking problem to save my career, not to have fun, but getting sober sure has given me the chance to truly enjoy life.
There is a new joi de vivre that is hard to describe.
I hope you get and stay sober and that you hang around here and let us know how you are doing.
There is a whole world of engaging, fun people who don't drink, but who still manage to go out to nice restaurants, movies, plays, concerts, sporting events, baz mitsvahs, etc. but who do not drink.
As Flynbuy points out, many of the people I do socialize with used to have to do all of these things, and pretty much else, under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.
I tend to have a bond with these kind of people which surpasses other commonalities I share with others (e.g. from my religious faith, my line of work, etc.).
I asked for help with my drinking problem to save my career, not to have fun, but getting sober sure has given me the chance to truly enjoy life.
There is a new joi de vivre that is hard to describe.
I hope you get and stay sober and that you hang around here and let us know how you are doing.
I'll take 'em where I can get 'em.
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