I’ve been sober for almost 6 years and for the first time ever I tried NA beer. Went to a Halloween party and the host (knowing I was sober) picked up some for me. Not wanting to be rude I decided to try it. It wasn’t totally disgusting, it wasn’t triggering, but it also is completely pointless. There’s about a million other options that taste better. Part of getting sober was giving up the lifestyle of “drinking”. It’s unlikely I would ever try one again.
I believe these would be a terrible option to fight cravings because it’s pretty much the same thing and will probably lead back to real beer. And if you’re doing it to fit in at a party then you’re probably not secure enough in your sobriety to be at the party in the first place. Not a single goddamn person cares what you’re drinking. If you’re drinking it for the taste stop fooling yourself, they don’t taste good.
I had non-alcoholic beer in my first attempt at sobriety and they taste just like beer but with something missing - I know it’s alcohol but there’s a flavour that’s missing which means they taste like shit. I think that case was in the fridge for about 6 months before they eventually got drank and not by me.
Have spent the day in bed as whatever my gallstone is doing is leading to me being uncomfortable and fatigue. Hoping it resolves tomorrow. Now would be really bad timing for the surgery, would prefer it in a more controlled and calm way. A little fed up of the endless health issues, but I do need to take responsibility for this as it is my diet and wine intake that has no doubt contributed to this. At least I have had a warning of what I was doing to myself.
Hope everyone is well. This place really helps keep me company when feeling low. Thank you all for sharing.
Checking In Day 623
Was a work day today. Stayed for my full shift but was grateful that I was able to leave early yesterday. My son seems to be doing better today and hopefully will be completely better for school tmrw, as it is photo retake day. And then Halloween on Tuesday. He was excited to go to school with his costume on and hand out candies to his fellow classmates.
I am just sooo grateful for my recovery and for not having any using thoughts in days. But the only thing on my mind is my weight. Im concerned about my health and my eating habits. Tmrw i will get back on track with exercise and eating healthy and well portioned meals (I seem to say this every monday ). I HAVE to do something bcuz i want to live a long life to be able to care for my son. I cant even imagine the damage that has already been done thru so many years of drug abuse (like to my heart for example), and so i desperately need to watch my health now bcuz the extra added weight is hard on my heart too. Im just heading to the grocery store now to pick up a few things and then home to do laundry and cook supper etc. Hope everyone is doing fantastic today!
It can seem daunting and overwhelming (at least for me too) to think that we cant drink or use for the rest of our lives. As much as i love being clean and sober, it scares me sometimes to think that I wont be able to use anything for the rest of my life to cope. BUT all we have is today. These 24 hours ahead. If we focus on one day at a time, it makes it sooo much easier. Sometimes for me, flipping the script (that inmer dialogue) helps me. Sobriety can be exciting! Imagine the things u will be able to accomplish and do in ur life bcuz ur sober. Instead of being afraid of not being able to drink or use the rest of ur life, focus on what exciting plans u have for urself in the future. The things ull be able to do. The money ull save. All kinds of things wishing u a peaceful night.
Here I am day 15. Watching football without a drink! Who woulda ever thunk it! Feel strong walked right passed my husbands bottle of Tito’s and didn’t even flinch. Meanwhile his is hammered and it isn’t even 7pm yet.
@JazzyS thank you I do this type of resting too, I even close my curtains and turn my lamp off, the cats usually join me so its restful and theraputic. I’m so sorry about your symptoms, hoping your doctors appointment goes well. 🩵 @happyfeet congrats on 90 days, and now e months I love your medal too @Looking4Support I’m so sorry about the news just glad they will be keeping him comfortable. Sending strength, and I really hope you do make it to see him 🩵 @Just_Laura sending strength I hope today was better 🩵 @Scorpn well that sounds scary and very painful! Feel better soon 🩵 happy birthday @Akmb welcome congrats on 4 days @Hidden sending strength 🩵 congrats on 40 days @Juli1 I think this is no coincidence, do not engage with him, you deserve better 🩵 @DresdenLaPage congrats on getting the job @CueBall8n9 enjoy your vacation
@Butterflymoonwoman sending well wishes for your son @Kimpantera congrats on 2+ weeks @BrOKenWolf you’re doing a remarkable job staying strong for your sister, sending extra strength to you 🩵 congrats on 700+ days @Ashley_luvz_starz congrats on 7 months @ShadowFax good to read from you, glad you know where to come when you’re struggling, sending strength 🩵 @zzz cool video! Congrats on 30 days @Sabrina80 sorry about the Psoriasis spreading but congrats on 2 weeks of freedom from SM @Mischa84 your partner sounds insecure and immature. Maybe try to talk to him when he’s sober about some of these things he’s said whilst on cocaine. Not cool. 🩵 @maxwell welcome back I’m so sorry about how your son isn’t around for you but belated happy birthday and congrats on the new car @JennyH sorry for your pain, its good that you’re scheduling the surgery 🩵
1175 days no alcohol.
640 days no cocaine.
155 days no vape.
Feeling very unwell since yesterday when I woke up. I have another UTI. Since being diabetic they make me feel generally unwell not just the urinary symptoms, and I’m feverish and in pain, with a migraine too. I spoke to an out-of-hours doctor yesterday, and she prescribed antibiotics and sent the prescription to a pharmacy near me, and I was able to walk to collect them. Really hoping they work this time.
Today I’ve been sleeping a lot, despite sleeping well last night, and I still feel exhausted now so I’ll be turning off my lamp after posting this, and closing my eyes again.
Your post made me lol. How I felt yrs ago when I tried a near beer…
It tasted like it was MISSING SOMETHING i do not think i would ever pay for one, because even if its like hm not bad its also like…its not good lol. And why? Lol.
Now, my sister in laws mom bought a non-alcoholic sparkling pear “champagne” or whatever from IKEA (LOL) and that shit is delicious. It tastes nothing like an alcohol drink with no alcohol. I also accepted a glass out of curiosty and not wantinf to be rude, and I dont ever find myself at Ikea but if i did id snap up a few bottles. Its missing nothing, just delish
Edit: also a RANDOM side note for those who are bothered by others bothering them about drinking. I have noticed that the only people who bothered me about the fact that I wasnt drinking, were people who were going hard themselves. Most people didnt bat an eye. You also do not have to say “Im sober”, you can say “no Im good” or “i dont drink” or “Im anemic” (one I have never used but my cousin is anemic and she cant drink so boom). People bothering you about it is uncomfortable, but most people wont.
Unless you go to Belgium I have never experienced a people so confounded with the fact that I didnt drink. It was constant, and there were so many gasps. And Sicily? forget it. You dont drink wine WTFTHEMATTERWITHYOU? So. You been warned LOL (this is half a joke, but also so very very serious). Xo.
Oh dear God Mischa your son is ADORABLE. That sweet face with those beautiful eyes.
I am sorry to read your post but you vent away. Your husband sounds like an absolute POS and you are an amazing soul he just does not deserve. I hope you are finding a way to keep your peace…Im sitting here thinking of like backhanded compliments you can give him to slpwly undermine his assuredness in all that vanity he seems to have.
“Oh babe your hair…it looks so good did you just cut it?”
“Yes, i did it today you noticed”
“Yes i did, especially how it seems to be thinning onbthe top. Its more noticeable when you cut it” *kiss, pivot and off.
Love you girl. Hang in there. Those beautiful boys are so lucky to have a mom like you xo.
Omg these are the most adorable pumpkins ever!!! My daughter just carved her first one on her own and its so cute to see them design snd carve. These make me so freaking happy she did an amazing job xo.
Checking in on day 126 I’ve been having a lot of ups and downs lately. But today I realized that I’m just learning how to process emotions sober, it’s unfamiliar but not a bad thing.
Stay strong everyone
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). I HAVE to do something bcuz i want to live a long life to be able to care for my son. I cant even imagine the damage that has already been done thru so many years of drug abuse (like to my heart for example), and so i desperately need to watch my health now bcuz the extra added weight is hard on my heart too. Im just heading to the grocery store now to pick up a few things and then home to do laundry and cook supper etc. Hope everyone is doing fantastic today! 
wishing u a peaceful night.
I do this type of resting too, I even close my curtains and turn my lamp off, the cats usually join me so its restful and theraputic. I’m so sorry about your symptoms, hoping your doctors appointment goes well. 🩵
just glad they will be keeping him comfortable. Sending strength, and I really hope you do make it to see him 🩵
Congrats on 30 days 
i do not think i would ever pay for one, because even if its like hm not bad its also like…its not good lol. And why? Lol.
I have never experienced a people so confounded with the fact that I didnt drink. It was constant, and there were so many gasps. And Sicily? forget it. You dont drink wine WTFTHEMATTERWITHYOU? So. You been warned LOL (this is half a joke, but also so very very serious). Xo.
