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Has anyone here stopped drinking? (beehaw.org)
submitted 1 year ago by neamhsplach@beehaw.org to c/chat@beehaw.org
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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?

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[–] Elegast@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I don't drink or have much experience on this subject but I just wanted to say hell yeah and awesome job. If that's the route you want to go, be proud of taking that first step. Hopefully you find a new community outside of reddit that offers similar resources. Cheers!

[–] neamhsplach@beehaw.org 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Hey, thanks! That means a lot! I can't really talk about it much outside of online spaces because I don't want to sound like I'm judging anyone for their life choices. It's just what's working for me right now and I really am proud of it :)

[–] effingnerd@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago

I don't judge people for their choices. Hell, my partner is a bartender and drinks often. It often feels, however, that when people find out I don't drink, that they assume I'm judging them if they choose to. Maybe that's just me projecting my hangups and insecurities, though. But, congrats, and I'm proud of you, too, for whatever that's worth!