I don't need alcohol

HoofHearted · February 21, 2019, 5:26am

I don’t need alcohol to have a great time at Trivia night, even if we didn’t win.

aircircle · February 21, 2019, 11:25am

I don’t need alcohol to become a crying, blubbering mess over who knows what or to have disproportionate emotional responses.

But guess what? At least I’m now getting out a lifetime of repressed emotions and hold hope of getting to a place of more normal emotional regulation. In fact, I can tell it is happening, slowly.

I also do not need alcohol to talk about my feelings. I can tell someone I love them, tell someone that I’m afraid, and talk about uncomfortable issues. In sobriety. And it’s meaningful. And I remember it. And I don’t have have any “omg wtf did I say last night” moments the next morning.

LolaBurr · February 21, 2019, 12:45pm

I used every excuse in the book to justify my entitlement to drink. Now, there are no excuses left. There’s way more good reasons not to drink. It’s rather lovely to want to live again… top of the list.

CaptAZ · February 21, 2019, 1:33pm

Hell yes!

I don’t need alcohol. Complete sentence, thought.

Loony · February 21, 2019, 9:10pm

I dont need alcohol to be crap at karaoke

aircircle · February 21, 2019, 11:37pm

I don’t need alcohol to deal with my feelings after a therapy session. I’ve learned new, better coping strategies.

HoofHearted · February 22, 2019, 4:28am

Today I learned I don’t need alcohol to do home improvement projects. In fact, without drinking I only made 3 trips to the hardware store, if I was drinking it woild have been at least 5 before I threw in the towel and pass out.

LolaStone · February 22, 2019, 4:49am

I was always too embarrassed to contact my new found 'besties ’ that I would meet when out drinking.

Spangster89 · February 22, 2019, 5:01am

I don’t need alcohol to relax after work! I can enjoy so many other activities now to wind down from work. I’m excited to do some sober dancing and karaoke!

Fireweed · February 22, 2019, 6:36am

That is comforting to hear. Paws is my reality and progression in some fields is slow.

HoofHearted · February 22, 2019, 6:48am

I’m totally down for some sober karaoke! I mean, I say that in the comfort of my home now… hahaha

Spangster89 · February 22, 2019, 6:51am

My dad is a musician, plus I’ve done musical theatre, so I can say confidently bring on the sober karaoke lol!

HoofHearted · February 22, 2019, 6:59am

Nice! I’m a musician too, but really can’t carry a tune, so it would be more of comedy show.

Spangster89 · February 22, 2019, 7:28am

I don’t believe that lol. I believe it’s all about finding the right song(s) for your voice lol. Not that I haven’t sang songs just because I wanted to, even if i couldn’t sing them well lol. It’s mostly about having fun!

HoofHearted · February 23, 2019, 4:28am

Today I discovered I don’t need alcohol to hangout with my kid and 200 other kids and their parents. I may be awkward when I’m sober, but I’m sober so I don’t care.

HoofHearted · February 23, 2019, 6:02am

Oh shit… that means my Seahawks will likely pick up Parkey, like they did with Blair Walsh and Janikowski

ChicagoT · February 23, 2019, 6:23am

Yes!..and YES! And Yes that I have a “twin” fan on here!

ChicagoT · February 23, 2019, 6:24am

Any truth to this rumor that Wilson wants out of Seattle?!

HoofHearted · February 23, 2019, 6:37am

I’ve not heard that, but then again, I have not kept my finger on the sports pulse.

I wouldn’t doubt it though, everyone wants to leave Seattle eventually, even the best get tired of the rain, and running for your life. Buy that kid an o-line!!!

Spangster89 · February 23, 2019, 6:56am

I’m a Vikings fan myself lol