What I don't like about being newly sober...Rant then keep it movin'

[K9Lover]

What I don't like about being newly sober...Rant then keep it movin'

LOL Mylife...yeah, "natural" is rarely a good look for me in any way, shape or form. I need a lot of "grooming". LOL

But on that note, lets not feel bad. I saw an interview with Cindy Crawford once and she said "Believe me, even I wish I woke up looking like Cindy Crawford, but I don't".

[LibraryGirl]

What I don't like about being newly sober...Rant then keep it movin'

I hate that I have to go two-three, hell four months between highlights sometimes too!:H:H I tried going the walmart route, and boy was that a mistake, lmao.

I hear you Honeywell.:welcome: Quitting drinking sucks! I hate that I still want that tingle and comfortable numbness in the evenings. Right now I'm so tired (not enough sleep lately), I am not really craving AL tho, thank fook.

[Sammi33]

What I don't like about being newly sober...Rant then keep it movin'

Oh no you all just reminded me of something! I hate that my hairdresser lives in the country and so when i get my hair done i stay over night and we get drunk together. Guess my roots are going to have to wait a while too!!

I hate that an 8 hour day of work feels like 800 when there is no "reward" to look forward to at the end.

I hate that day 3 (today) is the day I always cave in when I try to go AF and I know that tonight no matter how bad i feel I can't because of AB. I hate it, but I sort of love it too

[Sammi33]

What I don't like about being newly sober...Rant then keep it movin'

Is there a thread about what i love about being newly sober? I love reading this one and i think that would be a good read too. I might not have much to contribute yet!!! But would love to hear what you all have to say.

I couldnt see one but didnt want to start one cos there probably is one already.

[K9Lover]

What I don't like about being newly sober...Rant then keep it movin'

Here's one: https://www.mywayout.org/community/f9...iss-47925.html

I think there's another one too...I'll keep looking

https://www.mywayout.org/community/f9...ree-37013.html

https://www.mywayout.org/community/f1...ber-46766.html

[been-there-done-it]

What I don't like about being newly sober...Rant then keep it movin'

Rant? I got one!

Here is my rant tonight against my former BFF---Al,

Dear Al-

The last time we hung out was four nights ago. We watched TV together. For us, it was an uneventful night. We didn't do anything embarrassing or humiliating. (Which has happened in the past.) We didn't get into an awful fight with someone we love. (Which has happened in the past). It was so uneventful I don't remember what we watched or how I even got into bed.

I woke up the next morning and realized something... it is not like it used to be. We used to be warm, fuzzy and funny when we were together. I think it was because we barely knew each other since we really didn't hang out that much in the beginning. Now, we are together every night and I feel differently about you.

You are not nice to me anymore. Now, I put up with some really bizarre behavior from you. Everytime you leave, you wipe my mouth with cotton and hit me on the head and sometimes in the stomach so hard I can barely function the next day. That, is soooo weird! Why would I, or anyone, put up with that?

The mental games you play are even worse! You have wormed yourself into every aspect of my life and now I realize you have no limits. You demand I spend ALL of my time with you. You demand that I place you above all others including my husband, children and even myself. You tell me, "just a quick visit," but you always end up overstaying your welcome each and every time. So, for the past few nights, I needed space from you and did not answer your calls. But now you are stalking me! I want you to leave me alone!

No, no NO love,
Me

[LibraryGirl]

What I don't like about being newly sober...Rant then keep it movin'

^^Kick that abusive bastard to the curb. He ain't no real friend of yours. Trust me, I've met him.

[K9Lover]

What I don't like about being newly sober...Rant then keep it movin'

Beenthere -
I love your letter to Alcohol...it's so true! I'm intimately aquiainted with that "friend" myself, and believe me, he ain't no friend! Time to let go and move on. Sober is my new friend, and I love her to death...I can't believe I was drowning her out all these years!

[been-there-done-it]

What I don't like about being newly sober...Rant then keep it movin'

Ranting and ranting!

Yes, Library Girl and K9 Lover! I see you know Al too! What a jerk! Al made me think I was special! My new friend Sober is here with me.

BTW, K9 Lover, I used to work for a City too and yikes, the politics and politicians. That is where Al and I drew our bond. Take care of yourself.

Been-there

[K9Lover]

What I don't like about being newly sober...Rant then keep it movin'

Been-there:
So you've had the pleasure of working for the government too huh? The only up side is that they don't really expect much out of us....the bar is not set real high for government workers. LOL
I feel like I'm chasing you around the boards right now...please don't think I am stalking you! j/k

[been-there-done-it]

What I don't like about being newly sober...Rant then keep it movin'

Ranting LOL!

Ha, Ha K9 Lover,

I'm new and jumping all over the place on this site so I really don't know what I'm doing. I'm trying to get a "groove" to talk with people and I feel like I keep unintentionally stalking you! The only people who should be worried about us are the wine pushers at Olive Garden! We got their number....Beeeee-otches!!!! Um, I'll pass on the bread sticks. Hanging with Al helped me pack on 15 pounds!

Been-there.

[Nursie]

What I don't like about being newly sober...Rant then keep it movin'

Been there, I love your letter. It helps doesn't it.
Those bitches at Olive Garden got it coming to them lol.

[been-there-done-it]

What I don't like about being newly sober...Rant then keep it movin'

Olive Garden Wine Pushers!

Lol Nursie!

I do think of Al as a person now. Before you send me off to the funny farm, I find it interesting that some refer to alcohol as "spirits" and that the Romans worshipped Bacchus, God of Wine.

As for Olive Garden, I always, always tip much better and eat much more if I'm buzzed. :-) Just sayin... Olive Garden Beeee-otches!

Been there!
P.S.-- Been reading about your struggles. I had some rough family things earlier this week and wanted....oh wanted....to open a bottle of red. Thanks to you I realize I would just be numbing myself. Thanks for showing me how to...just not do it!

[Nursie]

What I don't like about being newly sober...Rant then keep it movin'

Been there, don't worry, I won't send you to the funny farm lol. I think that I would put up with much less if Al were a person, so I think of it as someone who consistently "does me dirty". Weird, but if Al were a person I would punch her in the throat so...why would I want to drink it?

I'm glad I was able to help in some way. I go heavy with ranting and sarcasm but it does make me feel better so I'm glad it helped someone else too.

[AGUYFROMNC]

What I don't like about being newly sober...Rant then keep it movin'

What I dont like, The Full week it takes me to feel a bit just a bit like my self before I started to drink heavy, dont like the nausea, the direhea, the headaches, the constant tiredness while the body adjusts to no more alcohol.