I’ve been thinking about taking a break from alcohol for a while now, and as of last week, I’ve challenged myself to one month sober 🥳 I’ve never been dependent on substances, but I’ve noticed this year that I’ve been leaning on drinking as a social outlet and want to be more creative with how I spend time with my loved ones. You’ve certainly inspired me to take this leap, and I’m so proud of you ❤️
Congratulations, Aris! This is a thoughtful and enlightening post. Thank you for defining the myriad of ways to define sober, too! 😅 It sounds like you are waking up to your true you and potential. And what a lovely thing to do for your friend. I'm sure they appreciated it.
For me, I grew up around an alcoholic and while it was fun when I was in college and during my younger years to imbibe. It was never my thing. Even when I partook of Mary Jane, feeling sober is the best state for me. I could never drink or smoke again and be totally fine.
thank you, I really appreciate it :) I also grew up around and witnessed addiction for much of my life. Although I've never considered myself to have a full-blown addiction, I've definitely misused substances enough times to understand how easy it is to lean into as a coping mechanism. I'm happy to be where I am today!
I’ve been thinking about taking a break from alcohol for a while now, and as of last week, I’ve challenged myself to one month sober 🥳 I’ve never been dependent on substances, but I’ve noticed this year that I’ve been leaning on drinking as a social outlet and want to be more creative with how I spend time with my loved ones. You’ve certainly inspired me to take this leap, and I’m so proud of you ❤️
Thank you so much <3 Congrats on starting your sober journey as well :)
Congratulations, Aris! This is a thoughtful and enlightening post. Thank you for defining the myriad of ways to define sober, too! 😅 It sounds like you are waking up to your true you and potential. And what a lovely thing to do for your friend. I'm sure they appreciated it.
For me, I grew up around an alcoholic and while it was fun when I was in college and during my younger years to imbibe. It was never my thing. Even when I partook of Mary Jane, feeling sober is the best state for me. I could never drink or smoke again and be totally fine.
thank you, I really appreciate it :) I also grew up around and witnessed addiction for much of my life. Although I've never considered myself to have a full-blown addiction, I've definitely misused substances enough times to understand how easy it is to lean into as a coping mechanism. I'm happy to be where I am today!
I haven't drank more than a drink or two a year for the last 13. I think I'm better for it. I never drank socially only to cope.