I stopped drinking on the 18th of March 2023. Because of where I live and how my culture socialises, this was a huge step. But to be honest, in hindsight it was just something I’d been putting off for a long time. The hangovers did just become a nightmare to deal with, plus I didn’t feel like I was doing well with my personal relationships because of it. I’m glad to have all that time back, although I miss part of the social aspect. I’m working on creating a sober social life but it’s very early days.

How has your sobriety journey been for you?

I absolutely loved using r/stopdrinking as a resource. Now that I’m not on reddit so much I’d love to find a new community here! Has anyone created a sobriety community on the fediverse yet?

  • neamhsplach@beehaw.orgOPEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I feel like my community does not show young people enough ways to socialise and have fun without alcohol so it took me a long time to find that for myself.

    Hear hear! Since drinking I’ve realised that there’s very little else to do where I live. Now that I’m not calmed down by drinking, sitting in a bar all night has me bouncing up and down off my seat from boredom!!