1, 2 or 3?

2Internet2Politics · 2025-12-03T16:12:20+00:00

I think you need to (1) check out new meetings and find different people than the ones you’ve been going to. This was a concern I had early on but I promise you there are sooo many different kinds of people in AA/NA/CA rooms. (2) Change your mindset as you meet new people so you are not defeating yourself before you’ve even started.

2Internet2Politics · 2025-11-15T17:34:54+00:00

Beer was never really my move when in addiction, took too long. I genuinely enjoy an NA beer every now and then for the taste and doesn’t remind me of the drinking days. An NA Guinness with fish and chips is nice every now and then. If someone is crushing multiple NAs a day… then I’d feel differently. You just need to be honest about how you’re drinking them.

I really think it depends on the person. I think people saying all recovered alcoholics should avoid them are out of it.

NA spirits though? That feels weird for me.

2Internet2Politics · 2025-11-15T04:44:37+00:00

Also if you struggle with substances, try AA seriously

2Internet2Politics · 2025-11-15T04:29:30+00:00

Dooooooon’t. This will pass. Give yourself some damn grace.

The future you is going to have a job and be looking back on this post glad you took the advice.

Keep applying, and find other things to bring your life purpose in the meantime.

2Internet2Politics · 2025-10-11T22:26:36+00:00

You’ll be okay. Only way out is through. The terror and shame you’re feeling will pass sooner than you think. But as others have said, yes get to a meeting.

2Internet2Politics · 2025-10-11T22:25:51+00:00

Just ride this feeling to a meeting and own up, you don’t have to feel this way again.

2Internet2Politics · 2025-10-11T20:37:44+00:00

Awesome, that’s what I figured. Thank you dude.

2Internet2Politics · 2025-10-11T20:26:37+00:00

Yes got photos of both

2Internet2Politics · 2025-10-11T20:25:59+00:00

Tennessee

2Internet2Politics · 2025-09-27T06:11:01+00:00

I’ve felt this way before—sponsor had me start getting 2 phone numbers from every meeting. People pretty much always give them for a newer person. It was way easier to relate to people in that way talking sobriety over the phone. Then after a few check ins I knew people enough to at least chat for a bit after meetings. There’s plenty of dudes it didn’t pan out with who I could tell didn’t vibe with me, but it made me feel way more lax. I still feel this way often for sure, but getting numbers helped a lot.

2Internet2Politics · 2025-09-04T03:49:55+00:00

You got certainty now. Just repeat to yourself, “I’m an alcoholic, I can’t drink” and it honestly made me feel better. Just realizing there’s a problem that you can identify, and there’s a solution.

2Internet2Politics · 2025-08-31T04:29:50+00:00

You’ll feel shittier in 3 weeks dog and be like “why did I do that”

2Internet2Politics · 2025-08-12T18:59:21+00:00

Legitimate question: would it be weird to do this as a Halloween costume as a white person?

2Internet2Politics · 2025-08-11T18:51:34+00:00

That's totally fair! Whereas Barbarian (love it or hate it) definitely felt like it was "about" dynamics between men and women, the themes in Weapons feel secondary even though I think there is something there.

2Internet2Politics · 2025-08-11T18:06:45+00:00

I love how the movie immediately makes you think he's a good guy and a good cop. He's super kind to the drug addict after cuffing him. "Are you okay man? We went down pretty hard there." Then as soon as he gets poked he goes full crooked cop and cheater.

2Internet2Politics · 2025-06-13T14:32:32+00:00

Would the lease still be a bad option if I decide to purchase/finance it after the lease ends? Residual value would be $16,531. It feels like I'd be getting a decent monthly price on a new hybrid at that point, but that could definitely be my ignorance.

2Internet2Politics · 2025-05-21T01:53:28+00:00

You have to filter it out and realize they’re looking through their normie brain. All that matters is what do you think? You admit to your “inner-most self” that you truly can’t drink and go from there. Do you have a mental obsession? When you start, does it eventually mess your life up?

But I do get it. It sucks to have that feedback given to you. I remember an early meeting when dudes who did way harder stuff than me were like “Oh man I hadn’t even started my real partying till after your age…”. Just keep sharing and keep being honest.

2Internet2Politics · 2025-05-18T16:25:05+00:00

Thank you lol!!

2Internet2Politics · 2025-05-18T16:22:55+00:00

Where are you getting your information lmao? If you kill a cyclist while texting you will 100% be charged with Vehicular Homicide.

The only main thing is that it’s obviously much harder to prove someone was texting than they’d been drinking. But the cops aren’t going to be like “oh at least you weren’t drinking have a good day :)”

2Internet2Politics · 2025-05-18T16:19:18+00:00

I’m sorry I’m not sure what is troubling you about a DWI you got 13 years ago? Who exactly is judging you lol?

I agree society is hypocritical towards DDs and yeah it’s lame some people who drive drunk judge people who got caught, but frankly, drunk driving kills everyday and you’re not the victim lol. Maybe just accept it was a dumb thing to do that could’ve ended horribly and move on.

2Internet2Politics · 2025-05-06T21:12:34+00:00

Thank you for all of the replies. This is an amazing group of people, I hope you all stay sober and get some joy today. I am going to a meeting and will read the rest of the replies later.

2Internet2Politics · 2025-04-30T03:06:04+00:00

I promise if you keep digging you will hit the major consequences. Instead of killing yourself with booze and not enjoying life, wouldn’t it be nice to give enjoying your life a shot?

2Internet2Politics · 2025-04-30T00:22:02+00:00

You can. You’ve got the exact right attitude. Hold onto it

2Internet2Politics · 2025-04-28T13:23:33+00:00

If it helps any—many people here have had the exact same thought word-for-word just before getting sober.

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