I’ve been alcohol free for almost 12 years. I am a hermit and an introvert mostly, so going back to myself wasn’t as hard as it can be for others. I love being alone, reading, writing, painting whatever I love it.. Saying goodbye to old friends that weren’t happy about my sobriety or were making it difficult for me to stay sober wasn’t that hard because I love being alone. But in this years I’ve seen a lot of extroverted people trying to quit alcohol or drugs and failing. I think a lot of this process needs alone time but I think we also need to reclaim sober fun and create safe spaces without alcohol and drugs. Sober and sober curious people need spaces to have fun and meet people without the temptation of alcohol or without having to deal with intoxicated people. Music festivals, night clubs, restaurants, coffee and tea places with a cool vibe that open until late at night. I am hoping to see more of that so the social butterflies have more options than hiking or aa groups. Even my introvert self would love some of that once in a while. And I feel it coming. So not only us hermits and a few extroverted people have a chance but most of the people who want to break free. 💕🪩
I have been sober for about 5 years. I didn’t identify as a person who had a big need to get sober but I will tell you my life is a million times better not drowning my feelings. Thank you for your writings! I’m excited to learn.
This was such a wonderful read. I especially love this: “Deep in the woods, dirt on your hands, fairytales and fables running through your head, you had to be called home for supper three times before you’d listen. You could have stayed out there all night, playing, imagining, dreaming and learning.” THAT HIT. I’m going on six years sober and it took a while, but I am finally cultivating what I refer to as the parts of Little Me I’ve missed. Thanks for the reminder to everyone that magic still exists. And YAS TO THE SWIFTIE LYRIC THATS PERFECT! ✨
I’ve been alcohol free for almost 12 years. I am a hermit and an introvert mostly, so going back to myself wasn’t as hard as it can be for others. I love being alone, reading, writing, painting whatever I love it.. Saying goodbye to old friends that weren’t happy about my sobriety or were making it difficult for me to stay sober wasn’t that hard because I love being alone. But in this years I’ve seen a lot of extroverted people trying to quit alcohol or drugs and failing. I think a lot of this process needs alone time but I think we also need to reclaim sober fun and create safe spaces without alcohol and drugs. Sober and sober curious people need spaces to have fun and meet people without the temptation of alcohol or without having to deal with intoxicated people. Music festivals, night clubs, restaurants, coffee and tea places with a cool vibe that open until late at night. I am hoping to see more of that so the social butterflies have more options than hiking or aa groups. Even my introvert self would love some of that once in a while. And I feel it coming. So not only us hermits and a few extroverted people have a chance but most of the people who want to break free. 💕🪩
I have been sober for about 5 years. I didn’t identify as a person who had a big need to get sober but I will tell you my life is a million times better not drowning my feelings. Thank you for your writings! I’m excited to learn.
Congrats on those beautiful years!! I completely agree, so much better :) thank you for the support!
This was such a wonderful read. I especially love this: “Deep in the woods, dirt on your hands, fairytales and fables running through your head, you had to be called home for supper three times before you’d listen. You could have stayed out there all night, playing, imagining, dreaming and learning.” THAT HIT. I’m going on six years sober and it took a while, but I am finally cultivating what I refer to as the parts of Little Me I’ve missed. Thanks for the reminder to everyone that magic still exists. And YAS TO THE SWIFTIE LYRIC THATS PERFECT! ✨
Thank you so much Katherine!! This comment made my day, and thank you for sharing my work. Lots of love ♥️
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