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Why are people so "look at me" about being sober for a certain amount of time?
Posted on 2/14/17 at 5:11 pm
Posted on 2/14/17 at 5:11 pm
We should honor the people who never had a problem instead.
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Posted on 2/14/17 at 5:12 pm to Jtigers99
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We should honor the people who never had a problem instead.
Well then it's not hard for them or an accomplishment. It is for people who have struggled with sobriety.
Posted on 2/14/17 at 5:12 pm to Jtigers99
You're not very smart.
Posted on 2/14/17 at 5:13 pm to Jtigers99
it's a reinforcing mechanism created by AA
it's not a bad thing, especially considering so many people with addiction issues have guilt over terrible things they've done or how their addiction helped frick up their life. i mean they're living in a completely different world than normal people and simple affirmation and support goes a long way in that world
it's not a bad thing, especially considering so many people with addiction issues have guilt over terrible things they've done or how their addiction helped frick up their life. i mean they're living in a completely different world than normal people and simple affirmation and support goes a long way in that world
Posted on 2/14/17 at 5:13 pm to Jtigers99
This was not a prudent thread you chose to start.
Posted on 2/14/17 at 5:14 pm to Jtigers99
How about? Look at me, I've been drunk for the last 22 years!
Posted on 2/14/17 at 5:14 pm to Jtigers99
Because they've been drunk for years and lost everything
Posted on 2/14/17 at 5:14 pm to OMLandshark
quote:so we should honor people with a genetic flaw or a weakness of character ?
Well then it's not hard for them or an accomplishment. It is for people who have struggled with sobriety.
Posted on 2/14/17 at 5:14 pm to TbirdSpur2010
this thread is like making fun of a person who was a welfare king/queen their whole lives celebrating getting a job at McDonalds, b/c we think working at McDonalds is beneath us. or making fun of a fat person in a gym
Posted on 2/14/17 at 5:15 pm to Jtigers99
If getting some positive attention for remaining sober helps them keep on the straight and narrow than I'm all for it.
Even if they are being high and mighty about it I see little reason to shite on an addict for staying clean b/c they are probably a way bigger dickhead and extremely self destructive when using.
Even if they are being high and mighty about it I see little reason to shite on an addict for staying clean b/c they are probably a way bigger dickhead and extremely self destructive when using.
This post was edited on 2/14/17 at 5:18 pm
Posted on 2/14/17 at 5:15 pm to Jtigers99
Because it's a huge struggle for them to stay sober, it likely hurt a lot of their relationships and they are proud of themselves
Posted on 2/14/17 at 5:15 pm to Jtigers99
Because it's a big fricking deal for those people... it's literally the difference between life and death for an addict
a-hole
a-hole
Posted on 2/14/17 at 5:15 pm to SlowFlowPro
It could possibly have a negative effect as well
If someone goes public with their sobriety then relapses, they may not reach out for help because their pride might get in their way.. I've seen it happen before
If someone goes public with their sobriety then relapses, they may not reach out for help because their pride might get in their way.. I've seen it happen before
Posted on 2/14/17 at 5:15 pm to SlowFlowPro
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it's a reinforcing mechanism created by AA
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it's not a bad thing, especially considering so many people with addiction issues have guilt over terrible things they've done or how their addiction helped frick up their life. i mean they're living in a completely different world than normal people and simple affirmation and support goes a long way in that world
SFP, sounds like you been there, done that?
Posted on 2/14/17 at 5:15 pm to Jtigers99
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This post was edited on 5/5/17 at 1:58 am
Posted on 2/14/17 at 5:15 pm to TheArrogantCorndog
Lot of sensitive drunks on the OT during happy hour
Posted on 2/14/17 at 5:16 pm to Jtigers99
Let them feel good about themselves. I recognize they are proud of overcoming some adversity and if it helps keep them going I am all for it.
Posted on 2/14/17 at 5:16 pm to SlowFlowPro
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this thread is like making fun of a person who was a welfare king/queen their whole lives celebrating getting a job at McDonalds, b/c we think working at McDonalds is beneath us. or making fun of a fat person in a gym
Actually a decent parallel
Posted on 2/14/17 at 5:16 pm to Jtigers99
So you make a look at me thread? 
Posted on 2/14/17 at 5:17 pm to Count Chocula
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SFP, sounds like you been there, done that?
me? no
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