I'm new so commenting seems weird but found this post shared and it makes me breath, I've had alcohol issues for a long while now, it's a disease every other person in our country has. Two weeks sober now, there it starts, maybe. It's hard with being in university but this, THIS Text helped. I understand logic as well as I understand that it's unhealthy but this I GET, AND it feels like breathing to have it written out from someone who knows because this is new to me and I am not good at new things. So thank you!
9 months sober next week, this list is so so accurate. Big love Jordan. If you can’t tolerate being somewhere or with someone sober; why are you there at all!
Hard agree with all of these. I've been sober for 3 years and couldn't agree more. I'd also add that the difference in my sleep is WILD. I had no idea people slept like that!
Huge congrats on your sixth birthday 🥳 I’m coming up to a year (ODAAT) and can definitely relate to having ‘completed drinking’ in my active addiction!
All the promises really do come true, just by putting recovery and ourselves first 🫶🏼
Personally, I am into a local fellowship meeting and get a lot from doing service. I’ve heard that it’s not sobriety that’s the opposite of alcoholism... it’s connection, which the rooms bring for me in abundance. People that really get it. Finding a mega dysfunctional but hilariously true tribe✌🏽
Also, CBD drinks and the odd adaptogen mocktail help make me feel more adult, but without the whole poison pricetag.
I stopped drinking in Oct 2023 to aid my fertility chances and have gained so much more than I gave up. I’m a better version of me, more present, kinder, empathetic, a better friend, daughter and wife and all round good egg (I hope). Alcohol never gave me anything except shame and self hatred so happy to be able to enjoy a fulfilling life without it. Really connected with this piece! 🫶🏼
I'm new so commenting seems weird but found this post shared and it makes me breath, I've had alcohol issues for a long while now, it's a disease every other person in our country has. Two weeks sober now, there it starts, maybe. It's hard with being in university but this, THIS Text helped. I understand logic as well as I understand that it's unhealthy but this I GET, AND it feels like breathing to have it written out from someone who knows because this is new to me and I am not good at new things. So thank you!
Big love
9 months sober next week, this list is so so accurate. Big love Jordan. If you can’t tolerate being somewhere or with someone sober; why are you there at all!
Bloody brilliant as ever. Laughter, tears, lightness and depth. Hope and possibility. A delicious blend. Thank you. xxx
Hard agree with all of these. I've been sober for 3 years and couldn't agree more. I'd also add that the difference in my sleep is WILD. I had no idea people slept like that!
Huge congrats on your sixth birthday 🥳 I’m coming up to a year (ODAAT) and can definitely relate to having ‘completed drinking’ in my active addiction!
All the promises really do come true, just by putting recovery and ourselves first 🫶🏼
Personally, I am into a local fellowship meeting and get a lot from doing service. I’ve heard that it’s not sobriety that’s the opposite of alcoholism... it’s connection, which the rooms bring for me in abundance. People that really get it. Finding a mega dysfunctional but hilariously true tribe✌🏽
Also, CBD drinks and the odd adaptogen mocktail help make me feel more adult, but without the whole poison pricetag.
Thanks for sharing 🙏🏽 a lovely read x
Thank you!!! Legend ❤️
Also 6 years sober! Loved this and yes alcohol free Guinness slaps 🫡
I stopped drinking in Oct 2023 to aid my fertility chances and have gained so much more than I gave up. I’m a better version of me, more present, kinder, empathetic, a better friend, daughter and wife and all round good egg (I hope). Alcohol never gave me anything except shame and self hatred so happy to be able to enjoy a fulfilling life without it. Really connected with this piece! 🫶🏼
Thanks for sharing your journey and your tips. And well done too! ❤️
Good on you Jordan. Love the way you’ve spoken here. Big love
Great post as ever! Always wondering what the surgeon was drinking in the pub 🤓😆
It was a gathering for an event but that’s brilliant
Hahaha
Enjoy being sober in a drunk world…
❤️❤️❤️
Love this. And totally agree on point 8!
This is fucking phenomenal
So amazing! I’m completely T-total myself. And I absolutely love it! It’s the best xx