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Sobreity

Maybe this will sound judgmental, I will never mean it that way

I've made the decision today to become sober.
I dont even know why I express this on anonymous social media
It's been a long time since I haven't felt jaded by social media somehow

If I learn to look I have family and friends, and I love them.
I won't miss the conversations I have to make up for myself
---and yes, even in the world of amends, some judgments I have felt here, I actually want to care towards, but they are not always mine.

I'm guessing some won't miss me here, but if I am to become sober I need to take some time away.
You have to understand your own triggers and also revalue what people give you.

My biggest mistake has been not seeing the value those who love me give
That has a way to spilling differently; where it affects those who have nothing to do with you

I want people to wish me hope, love, luck. Those I already connect with in private message I really will try to keep up with you if I haven't expressed already (which I haven't)

I appreciate all of you, even if we aren't close...all love
Miram · 31-35, F Best Comment
This is one of the best news I received today! I wish you a safe journey towards recovery. Be compassionate towards you because everyone makes mistakes at some point. Just learn from them and let them go. No need to hold on to any of it.

Good luck to you. ❤
SW-User
@Miram Thanks, I may be away from here for sometime, who knows. As I said in what I wrote, I need to recognize my triggers. I do appreciate our conversations no matter how rare they are. Funny people, in real life, I mean this find me sweet intuitive kind loving and it's not something I display often here. (I do sometimes in PM and I have those friends)

So, thanks I appreciate your words they are very taken. I became sober once before, I never found it that hard, the decision was always harder.

bamaboylick · 61-69, M
A big heart out to you! Best decision I ever made,almost 8 years now. I had to learn to love myself,just as I am after I became sober. Change your environment and routine as best you can. Love,luck,live
bamaboylick · 61-69, M
@SW-User not weird at all. I discovered things about myself. Maybe I was subconsciously covering them up with alcohol. I know I’m completely happy now just being who I really am. I still choose who I share myself with but I don’t hide anymore either. If that makes any sense
SW-User
@bamaboylick So far it's been interesting. I don't hate the wisdom within me; I don't want this to sound nihilistic but there is a reason I avoid AA. It's not the help it can offer, or I don't recognize being surrounded by people who have dealt with your own struggles (this will always be subjective). Its my best learning has come within, often alone, and I'm not good with groups. Rarely people affect me (without alcohol clouding judgment) so why pick differently here? When they do I'm highly affected

What you said to me makes sense - what other people take from it I'm unsure but I understand in a way. Thanks for your words and support
bamaboylick · 61-69, M
@SW-User while I’m sure AA is very helpful to some,it wasn’t for me either. So happy to hear of your journey!
Good luck

I had sobriety forces upon me when I started taking anti depressant medication.
SW-User
@InOtterWords Then maybe it makes sense to you how I avoided anti-depressants when I work shift work? I'm fairly confident I can, just I might be absent for some time this way.... I have picked spring on purpose

 
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