I’ve been practicing harm reduction with my drinking now since July last year, gradually adding layers to that. However it’s been recently that I’ve wanted to just go straight sober. When mentioning this to family however, and with some recent stories being told about me having some beer, it’s been exaggerated at the level of intoxication I was at and family members are now pushing the idea of rehab.
I’m frustrated beyond belief because it was me that has finally come into a place mentally where “I” for “me” want to do straight sobriety and I know what that looks to accomplish but it’s nothing as serious as rehab. All I knew to say in response was “just watch me.” Leaving an unhealthy relationship and adding my gym routine, plus not associating with bar friends at all anymore, I know I’ll be just fine. Work. Gym. Cat cuddles. Recovery Dharma. And doing me. Just watch.