New here. Im Jake! For the first time in my life i finally feel i have a bit of a grasp on sobriety. Still struggling in some areas. It hasnt been easy and I have basically zero support which kind of sucks.. but im doing my best to change my life for the better and im proud to say, today marks the day of my 6 months sobriety!
! Any tips or comments on social events and communication where drinking is present, please feel free to share. Thanks!
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Hi!! Early on in my recovery, I would drive myself to all the events that I went to. If I didn't feel comfortable, I wouldn't go. If I did go and found myself feeling anything I would say it's been great seeing you all but I need to go. Thank you for inviting me.
My recovery comes first. If I felt uncomfortable I would leave before it got awkward. I always left on a positive note.
I found the holidays were tough but sometimes because of family dynamics. The healthier I got, the more I just gave myself permission to leave.
Good luck and 6 months is awesome!!!!
Thank you very much Ann. I will definetly take your advice and experience into consideration. Its been the hardest part for me so far, especially when others just don't understand, laugh and think it's a joke. But like you said, your sobriety comes first.
As my dear friend says, go tell them to kick rocks!
All joking aside, what helped me understand people that don't walk in our shoes of recovery, I had to talk to people that had an addiction I dont have.
For example, a gambler . I just figure just dont gamble. But then I stand in my addiction I understand why people say why dont you just have one drink. I can let their inability to understand go. I hope this helps.
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Welcome
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Wow, very much so. Thank you. That's That's excellent way of looking at it.
I have many, many years of dealing with all kinds of situations. Feel free to chat any time! We all want you staying clean/sober!!!
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Thanks Ann, will do!
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