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re: Why do sober people feel the need to broadcast it so much?
Posted on 5/10/23 at 12:39 am to TackySweater
Posted on 5/10/23 at 12:39 am to TackySweater
This is so much bullshite.
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Posted on 5/10/23 at 12:42 am to TackySweater
new-ish sober people and fat people doing diets have a lot in common
Posted on 5/10/23 at 12:43 am to TackySweater
If I ever talk about being a non drinker/sober it’s because I hope to catch someone else who may be thinking about it as well.
Being a help to other people who have also experienced the same type of problems helps both parties involved.
Being a help to other people who have also experienced the same type of problems helps both parties involved.
Posted on 5/10/23 at 1:02 am to TackySweater
Being open about my sobriety isn’t what keeps me sober. Sure I’m proud of it but i talk about so maybe one person can see that if a hopeless frick up like me can do it they can too. Also the message of living in gratitude is a big piece for me and I think it’s a good vibe to spread.
Posted on 5/10/23 at 1:03 am to Morpheus
This!
Posted on 5/10/23 at 1:06 am to Joshjrn
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Though I usually fail when it comes to people who brag about drinking. They’re lame as frick.
This is very true
Posted on 5/10/23 at 1:06 am to TomballTiger
It's refreshing to hear from people who don't drink. Never met a person who drank who bragged about it
Posted on 5/10/23 at 1:17 am to mjthe
I’m pretty impressed with the board here.
Overwhelming majority who have announced they are living a sober life are there to help others if need be.
Overwhelming majority who have announced they are living a sober life are there to help others if need be.
Posted on 5/10/23 at 1:34 am to mjthe
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Never met a person who drank who bragged about it
You and i must move in different circles.. “Dude, i went so hard last night !”.. “Cant drink all day if i dont start in the morning !”.. “Come on, one beer want hurt ya !”.. and a million other variants of that shite .. and im talking about people in their 30s, 40s and older, not just very young folks.. mostly ive heard that stuff when im around coworkers, in the corporate world.. maybe i just need to find a new line of work.. i got no problem with people drinking, but for me it isn’t worth the hangover the next day, and the shitty decisions i tend to make when i drink.
Posted on 5/10/23 at 1:43 am to BK Lounge
You're a clown 
Posted on 5/10/23 at 2:32 am to TackySweater
I think it just varies by the person like most things
I've been sober for nearly 4 years and I don't mention it unless someone asks about having issues/AA/etc. or someone asks me why I'm not drinking and even then I certainly don't get peachy about it I just say I actually quit drinking and if they have follow up questions (they usually do) I usually answer prettt honestly depending on the person
In fact not much bothers me more than when I get the feeling a friend isn't drinking or is holding back bc he's worried it might bother me. I want them to have fun and I want to have fun with them! If drinking helps with that then go for it doesn't matter to me
ETA: and just for the hell of it I'll throw in tbat if your sobriety depends on basically never being around alcohol again you are pretty much screwd bc it's everywhere and involved with pretty much every thing at least socially
I do understand the issue early on for an alcoholic but after somebody gets a little sober time they better learn how to deal with it bc eventually they will come across it.
Truthfully it's by the grace of God that I've managed to be sober like I have, the credit is His not mine or
Anybody else's
I've been sober for nearly 4 years and I don't mention it unless someone asks about having issues/AA/etc. or someone asks me why I'm not drinking and even then I certainly don't get peachy about it I just say I actually quit drinking and if they have follow up questions (they usually do) I usually answer prettt honestly depending on the person
In fact not much bothers me more than when I get the feeling a friend isn't drinking or is holding back bc he's worried it might bother me. I want them to have fun and I want to have fun with them! If drinking helps with that then go for it doesn't matter to me
ETA: and just for the hell of it I'll throw in tbat if your sobriety depends on basically never being around alcohol again you are pretty much screwd bc it's everywhere and involved with pretty much every thing at least socially
I do understand the issue early on for an alcoholic but after somebody gets a little sober time they better learn how to deal with it bc eventually they will come across it.
Truthfully it's by the grace of God that I've managed to be sober like I have, the credit is His not mine or
Anybody else's
This post was edited on 5/10/23 at 2:35 am
Posted on 5/10/23 at 4:05 am to TackySweater
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they have to let everyone know about it.
Posted on 5/10/23 at 6:30 am to Mr Bumpy
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it's not easy and it's right to be proud of yourself for achieving it
The folks who never let themselves get to a problem stage with addiction should be proud as well. Just like skinny people who never let themselves get fat.
Posted on 5/10/23 at 6:31 am to mjthe
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Never met a person who drank who bragged about it
sarcasm? I know tons of people who are constantly talking about their drinking, especially now with bud light coming out as trans.
Posted on 5/10/23 at 6:35 am to TackySweater
I’m proud of anyone that has gotten sober esp if they had major problems in the past.
Posted on 5/10/23 at 7:15 am to TackySweater
I have a few friends who are in serious recovery and they never broadcast it. My buddy had one conversation with me about his life changes he wanted to make, asked for my support and that was it. He now just quietly sips ginger beer or something at gatherings and doesn't say a word about it of you don't bring it up.
On the flip side, there are people who gave up alchohol just as a health thing/choice and they make a social media post about every five minutes detailing how many days, hours and minutes it's been and every single health benefit along with a list of mocktail recipes they've enjoyed.
The two are obviously not the same
On the flip side, there are people who gave up alchohol just as a health thing/choice and they make a social media post about every five minutes detailing how many days, hours and minutes it's been and every single health benefit along with a list of mocktail recipes they've enjoyed.
The two are obviously not the same
This post was edited on 5/10/23 at 7:19 am
Posted on 5/10/23 at 7:28 am to TackySweater
If that's what motivates them to reach their goals, let 'em be. I have no problem with it. Sometimes a good pat on the back from a stranger will do wonders.
Posted on 5/10/23 at 7:51 am to TackySweater
ur a vegan that crossfits huh
Posted on 5/10/23 at 7:55 am to Gravitiger
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I find that people in recovery vary greatly in how much they talk about it.
same here...
i've found those that talk the most and the loudest about recovery are typically the ones that 1.) aren't actually sober, just haven't been found out yet, or 2.) are barely hanging on to their sobriety, and talking about it re-emphasizes, to themselves, the importance of staying sober....
old timers who have 30+ years aren't out there preaching at people... at least that's been my experience
Posted on 5/10/23 at 7:57 am to Mr Bumpy
quote:disagree. solving a self made problem isn’t an achievement or something to be proud of
it's not easy and it's right to be proud of yourself for achieving it
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