I'm so happy you're all here!
Thinking about all of you as I go about my day. When I have invitations to socialize with people I think, nah, I'd rather spend my free time on the boards where the convo is relevant to me. It's kind of boring to go out with people who I can't share my journey with, or I should say don't want to share with for one reason or another. That coupled with the very catch 22 fact that I'm not going to drink to make it more interesting, leaves me feeling like, What's the point? I'd rather be doing something productive, or relaxing with people who I really CAN relax with, meaning I can say what's on my mind, especially when it's something as big as changing your life! Plus, I don't get to be here nearly as much as I'd like, just reading and catching up. This is the party I want to be at! Everyone else will just have to take a number :lol !
So I fully believe in being completely selfish and taking the time you need to get used to the world without alcohol. It's not going anywhere that I know of, and you'll still be here - only a better version of you. Do what you have to do to get well, that's the important thing right now. If you make that priority #1 you will be doing yourself a huge favor. It may seem unnatural and weird, b/c some of us are so used to neglecting ourselves (esp you caretakers out there), but you can & will get used to it. Just like any habit, it will take hold and before you know it it'll feel right. And eventually the balance in your social life will return (right?) :lol
Hope you folks have a lovely, turbulence-free day!
:h
Deirdre
I steer my bark with hope in the head, leaving fear astern. My hopes indeed sometimes fail, but not oftener than the forebodings of the gloomy.
-Thomas Jefferson
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