So I’m a bit of a gamer and probably slightly ADHD as such I love celebrating achievements and having something tangible to go along with them.
I’ve been thinking for a while about creating some achievement badges or patches. Not so much for days sober but more for the situations we end up dealing with that only alcoholic a would understand.
Here is the first I’ve been playing with.
The “Not my monkeys badge” - earned when you walk away from a triggering event that would have caused you to test your commitment to not drinking. ( my dad often refers to those events as “not my monkeys not my circus”)
Other badges I’ve thought of include
“The unjustified hangover” - when you wake up with a hangover but didn’t drink.
“The sober socialiser” - went to a party or event where alcohol was served but happily stuck to your lemonade
“The toxic crusader” - identifying and removing a toxic influence on your life.
Would love your thoughts on other badges
Cheers
Michael
