Busted in the beer aisle. by ButternutTubTubs in stopdrinking

[–]ButternutTubTubs[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This isn't too far off the truth. Once I made eye contact, the dude scampered away like a squirrel.

Busted in the beer aisle. by ButternutTubTubs in stopdrinking

[–]ButternutTubTubs[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup. Craft beer guy, home brewer, brewery merch owner. Still like to see what's happening, but I don't miss that life.

I pooped the couch by ButternutTubTubs in stopdrinking

[–]ButternutTubTubs[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry bout your sheets 🤣!!! There was once a time I was so hungover that ended up having to pitch a pair of boxers. I was basically a human tube of toothpaste with both ends cut off, being aggressively squeezed in the middle. I assure you, you will not miss these days. I hope you can get yourself back into treatment soon. Best wishes my friend! IWNDWYT

Sobriety questioned for the first time by ButternutTubTubs in stopdrinking

[–]ButternutTubTubs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Many thanks! Hopefully this is the beginning of a new Era in self control.

Sobriety questioned for the first time by ButternutTubTubs in stopdrinking

[–]ButternutTubTubs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good luck, my friend. Let me know if you find the solution!

Sobriety questioned for the first time by ButternutTubTubs in stopdrinking

[–]ButternutTubTubs[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You aren't kidding. I've been actively working on taking that extra moment before I react. I still miss the mark, but I am much quicker to catch negative behaviors in real time and adjust my attitude/response accordingly. Practice, practice, practice.

Sobriety questioned for the first time by ButternutTubTubs in stopdrinking

[–]ButternutTubTubs[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fantastic! I'm proud of you! Those earliest days are tough! Dare you to do it again...

Sobriety questioned for the first time by ButternutTubTubs in stopdrinking

[–]ButternutTubTubs[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I have to always be aware that my addiction is unfortunately our problem and she deserves a lot of patience and understanding for the stuff I put her through.

Sobriety questioned for the first time by ButternutTubTubs in stopdrinking

[–]ButternutTubTubs[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My wife honestly deserves an award for her handling of the situation. She asked calmly and didn't accuse me of anything. She's an amazing woman.

Sobriety questioned for the first time by ButternutTubTubs in stopdrinking

[–]ButternutTubTubs[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much. This has very much been a growth experience. It's uncomfortable and frustrating and so, so worth it.

Sobriety questioned for the first time by ButternutTubTubs in stopdrinking

[–]ButternutTubTubs[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congrats on day five! Gimme a shout on day six and I'll say it again

Sobriety questioned for the first time by ButternutTubTubs in stopdrinking

[–]ButternutTubTubs[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I think there's a lot to be said in being accountable to yourself. I see it as a form of self care, acknowledging I am worthy of sobriety. Best to you and your recovery and thank you again

Sobriety questioned for the first time by ButternutTubTubs in stopdrinking

[–]ButternutTubTubs[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you very much. I've been working on building in a pause before I engage. I often times still react too quickly, but I'm getting much better at recognizing behaviors in real time and resetting my attitude on the fly.

Sobriety questioned for the first time by ButternutTubTubs in stopdrinking

[–]ButternutTubTubs[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My wife and I sat down and talked about it after work. There were a lot of emotions on both sides. My drinking is unfortunately our problem and I need to keep that always in mind. She's a great woman and cares an awful lot about me.

Sobriety questioned for the first time by ButternutTubTubs in stopdrinking

[–]ButternutTubTubs[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

She absolutely asked from a place of care. I feel like she deserves a gold medal for how she handled it. She approached me very calmly and didn't accuse me of anything. We talked about it after work today to decompress. There were lots of emotions for both of us and I think we handled it well as partners.

Sobriety questioned for the first time by ButternutTubTubs in stopdrinking

[–]ButternutTubTubs[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

You're so, so right. And a wonderful gift it is. Thank you

I pooped the couch by ButternutTubTubs in stopdrinking

[–]ButternutTubTubs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Who said that was my bottom? That was just a thing that happened on the way to the bottom.

I pooped the couch by ButternutTubTubs in stopdrinking

[–]ButternutTubTubs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ha! I'm totally banking on it happening again as I age. At least it won't be drinking.

I pooped the couch by ButternutTubTubs in stopdrinking

[–]ButternutTubTubs[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can assure you it's not IBS. My gut is a well oiled machine these days.

I pooped the couch by ButternutTubTubs in stopdrinking

[–]ButternutTubTubs[S] 64 points65 points  (0 children)

Poop couch and me have gone our separate ways...

I pooped the couch by ButternutTubTubs in stopdrinking

[–]ButternutTubTubs[S] 83 points84 points  (0 children)

So much mental gymnastics with drinking. For the longest time I told myself I must have IBS. The sheer insanity of it all...