Hey all
Ive noticed that a lot of people are put off by the fact im in recovery (5years sober)
I kinda get it. Generally at meets, especially first time meets a drink or two would be had.
But just letting people know, its ok, i can be around alcohol and not be tempted, nor should you feel awkward if you wanna indulge. Happy fabbing |
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By *og-ManMan
over a year ago
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"Why are you telling them you are in recovery?
If you are ok being around drink/bars then just say you're not having a drink.
This right here... "
Exactly this...no one's business if you don't drink...just have a coffee |
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By *lameBoyMan
over a year ago
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"Hey all
Ive noticed that a lot of people are put off by the fact im in recovery (5years sober)
I kinda get it. Generally at meets, especially first time meets a drink or two would be had.
But just letting people know, its ok, i can be around alcohol and not be tempted, nor should you feel awkward if you wanna indulge. Happy fabbing"
Fab aside OP, congratulations and fair play to you for your 5 years sober. Well done. Well done for opening up and showing that it is possible to quit. |
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I think that if I were in your situation I'd just say I don't drink. This is true for you and I imagine it's more common than people realise.
If they question you on why you don't drink, which they shouldn't, well, that's a different story. |
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"Why are you telling them you are in recovery?
If you are ok being around drink/bars then just say you're not having a drink."
i just dont drink doesn't cut ot with most. Also why would i not say im in recovery? Im not proud of my drinking, but im very proud of being sober 5 years. Why would i hide this? |
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"Hey all
Ive noticed that a lot of people are put off by the fact im in recovery (5years sober)
I kinda get it. Generally at meets, especially first time meets a drink or two would be had.
But just letting people know, its ok, i can be around alcohol and not be tempted, nor should you feel awkward if you wanna indulge. Happy fabbing
Fab aside OP, congratulations and fair play to you for your 5 years sober. Well done. Well done for opening up and showing that it is possible to quit. "
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"Why are you telling them you are in recovery?
If you are ok being around drink/bars then just say you're not having a drink.i just dont drink doesn't cut ot with most. Also why would i not say im in recovery? Im not proud of my drinking, but im very proud of being sober 5 years. Why would i hide this?"
Exactly... good on you mate. Most people on here appreciate honesty. And those who feel the need to question it or are put off are most lightly not worth waisting your time with anyway.  |
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"Why are you telling them you are in recovery?
If you are ok being around drink/bars then just say you're not having a drink.i just dont drink doesn't cut ot with most. Also why would i not say im in recovery? Im not proud of my drinking, but im very proud of being sober 5 years. Why would i hide this?"
It’s not that you hide it. It’s just one of those things that’s not someone else’s business really. |
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"Why are you telling them you are in recovery?
If you are ok being around drink/bars then just say you're not having a drink.i just dont drink doesn't cut ot with most. Also why would i not say im in recovery? Im not proud of my drinking, but im very proud of being sober 5 years. Why would i hide this?"
Well done on your 5 years. You should be proud but I don't understand why you say it doesn't cut it with most people?
I've never taken a drink ever and I tell people that. If they have a problem with it then it's their problem and not mine. |
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