Yesterday I went to the movies and met a couple of co-workers there. I live in an area that has not 1, not 2, but 3 theatres that serve wine/beer. My typical movie night, especially in a potential awkward arrangement with people I just started hanging out with, would be pre-gaming and buying drinks there. This time I drove there sober, drove home sober and treated myself to popcorn and candy. I would never have eaten that prior, and would’ve drank my meal instead. It’s like I’m rediscovering food and simple joys that I stopped caring about a long time ago.
I had fun! I can be fun sober and have a good time. That in itself is a revelation.
I love this! Sounds totally like me being my age and doing things sober is like doing everything for the first time
It’s new, interesting, sometimes uncomfortable, but exhilarating in a way, and I learn new coping skills… and I love being able to eat and actually enjoying the food!
I can relate,im not drinking now 8months and I have gained 25lbs but that’s better than what iwas doing by drinking.and things like the movies is that new found freedom sobriety promise’s.i used to think I was free to do anything I wanted to do,no wife,no kids but I was a Slave to alcohol it told me where n when
@Naturehippy exactly! I never enjoy/remember the food because by the time I finally eat, I’m so drunk that I’m eating just so I don’t get sick. It’s so nice to enjoy these simple things again, it’s weird how easy it is to forget what it’s like and focus solely on my next drink.
@ScotteBx I used to run, I’m hoping I can start doing that again. I don’t want to gain a ton of weight. I am a binge drinker and binge eater (but only when I’m drinking). For me, I’ve noticed my apetite has decreased. I am tired all the time, so I’m drinking a lot more coffee and rock stars. Whatever works.
being my age and doing things sober is like doing everything for the first time 
