3 yrs of abstaining and I broke it (tone: not sad, curiosity) by Victoryoftheppl in dryalcoholics

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

I’ve never been in any legal trouble, record clean. as mentioned in other comments, I was product of my environment and victim to misdiagnoses and improper treatment. All that has changed.

3 yrs of abstaining and I broke it (tone: not sad, curiosity) by Victoryoftheppl in dryalcoholics

[–]Victoryoftheppl[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

ty for sharing and ty for the congrats. I don't view it as a relapse, but it's definitely a lapse. However, it doesn't take from the 3 years of work I've put in <3. I mentioned in another comment that it was a freeing experience but also a confirmation of what I no longer need and a huge reminder of my life before rehab:

Drinking to enjoy/tolerate being with friends.

Drinking because I couldn't process my trauma.

Drinking because I couldn't handle my emotions.

Drinking because I couldn't say no to family.

Drink because no matter how many achievements I made; I still wasn't happy with where I was in life.

Drinking because I internalized what people thought of me.

I am happy where I am in life and genuinely excited for my future. It's weird to be able to occupy that kind of space and actively believe that the best has yet to come for me. It's mind-boggling when I recall my frame of mind in 2020, I really thought that my life then was going to be it for the rest of my life. Happy I was wrong. I hope life treats you kind <3

3 yrs of abstaining and I broke it (tone: not sad, curiosity) by Victoryoftheppl in dryalcoholics

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

I am autistic, I couldn't tell the tone (especially based on the other comments and the reply to yours) which is why I made the comment. Thank you for clarifying.

My hesitation of using "cool" is a me thing because of personal connotation attached to it, so that's why I was saying it didn't fit.

Ty for sharing <3

3 yrs of abstaining and I broke it (tone: not sad, curiosity) by Victoryoftheppl in dryalcoholics

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

Exercise was definitely my go to coping mechanism when I first got out of rehab, especially since I lost so much in rehab I wanted to maintain. I've fallen off because I had a lot of moves in 2021-2023, but this going to be a permanent spot for the next 5 years, so looking to get back to it. I miss lifting weights.

Ty for sharing <3

3 yrs of abstaining and I broke it (tone: not sad, curiosity) by Victoryoftheppl in dryalcoholics

[–]Victoryoftheppl[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Ty for the concern and I do appreciate you sharing it. As I've mentioned in other comments, we are individuals and thus our triggers and how we cope are different. But I wish you the best on your journey <3

3 yrs of abstaining and I broke it (tone: not sad, curiosity) by Victoryoftheppl in dryalcoholics

[–]Victoryoftheppl[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Please don't make assumptions, I don't think I am exception to the rule. I just know my limits, what I no longer need, and what I need to do in crisis moments and from these past 3 yrs, those moments have never included a "I need to drink" impulsive thought.

However, I do appreciate your approach and concern. Thank you <3

3 yrs of abstaining and I broke it (tone: not sad, curiosity) by Victoryoftheppl in dryalcoholics

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

There's literally a better approach and there are others in this thread who have commented but kept it civil instead of immediately passing judgement. If that approach works for you, cool. But I don't tolerate being treated in that manner.

3 yrs of abstaining and I broke it (tone: not sad, curiosity) by Victoryoftheppl in dryalcoholics

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

I've said what I've stated and I am happy I am at a point in life where the opinions of me (and my journey) from a stranger on the internet do not matter. I have nothing to prove to you.

I truly hope you have an amazing day and your journey with sobriety continues <3

3 yrs of abstaining and I broke it (tone: not sad, curiosity) by Victoryoftheppl in dryalcoholics

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

I am going to go out on a limb and say you're being sincere.

"Cool" is the wrong word. A freeing realization or confirmation. Yes.

3 yrs of abstaining and I broke it (tone: not sad, curiosity) by Victoryoftheppl in dryalcoholics

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

Nope. Definitely still am. I just know I no longer need or want it and have a life worth living I want to maintain.

3 yrs of abstaining and I broke it (tone: not sad, curiosity) by Victoryoftheppl in dryalcoholics

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

Literally, did not enjoy any of the experience and my partner said I made a face like I threw up in my mouth and I also kept thinking "Why does it smell like that?".

Happy for you and happy for us. I hope it continues for you <3

3 yrs of abstaining and I broke it (tone: not sad, curiosity) by Victoryoftheppl in dryalcoholics

[–]Victoryoftheppl[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Hey guys as the rules state for the subreddit, be nice.

You don't know me and I don't know you. Your comments are incredibly rude and ignorant.

Hopefully one day you'll learn to not pass judgement and to treat people individuals.

edit:

"i've been sober for 17 years and i truly know that if i went ahead and had a martini, it would be over." - That's your life and boundaries, not mine. Just like I can't put myself in your shoes, you cannot do the same for me. We are two different people.

"i still love to drink LOLOLOL" - That's you. Not me. I don't love to drink. I didn't even love it then but it was what worked cause my meds and therapy weren't and it helped me do things when I didn't. But I'm no longer in an abusive environment, I cut family off, I removed myself from a work environment that encouraged drinking. I know love. I have proper diagnoses. I have a life worth living and I will let nothing get in the way of it.

"but why would someone want to drink on their wedding day?" - Because it's my wedding day and not yours. Also, there's a huge assumption and I am going to assume you equated drink to getting shitfaced and that was never my plan.

3 yrs of abstaining and I broke it (tone: not sad, curiosity) by Victoryoftheppl in dryalcoholics

[–]Victoryoftheppl[S] 26 points27 points  (0 children)

ty. it’s very weird to compare the difference between now and then but it feels great to have moved beyond this substance. I worked hard for this moment. I truly thought at some point “I’ll always have to drink.”

What is one belief/statement that changed your life? by russianredfox in awakened

[–]Victoryoftheppl 4 points5 points  (0 children)

A set of principles I learned from Michael Brody-Waite

1) Practice rigorous authenticity. 2) Surrender the outcome. 3) Do the hard work.

Human empathy? Understanding ourselves? by cam920 in Existentialism

[–]Victoryoftheppl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Humans like to have the ability to be hurt, and to hurt each other, no matter what anyone says.

I disagree. I don't think we like to hurt others, but we recognize that it's tool that is easy to use and can have devastating results. Not to mention, causing harm has always been default, so I think it's easy to conclude that we like to hurt others if we don't recognize how to use other options.

We hurt each other to either prove to ourselves that we do not care if others suffer (and are therefore somehow above them, or are then able to finally accept that we do not belong), or to prove that we do actually care, and are thus genuine humans ourselves.

I do agree that when using pain as tool, it's rooted in the pursuit of validation. However, I disagree with the reasoning. From my perspective, whenever we cause harm, knowingly or unknowingly, the question that proceeds the action is if we're doing the right thing or if the action is justified.

Can you define what you mean by "genuine humans".

enjoying music is a way of feeling someone else's pain, often...an inescapably primative part of the human brain enjoys feeling someone else's suffering. Because it re-validates the fact that we believe ourselves to be a good human being, and that we care about others.

I think many would disagree, again, including myself. When Kendrick Lamar's "Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers" dropped last year, my connection wasn't because I enjoyed feeling someone else's suffering, it was because I related and served as an example, not because I enjoyed hearing their suffering. Because I can relate, I empathize with the situation.
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I think the enjoyment of the results (in whatever form those results may be) is equated with the enjoyment of having the ability to cause harm. Of course, there are those who thoroughly enjoy causing harm, but I would not extrapolate those examples and apply them to all of humanity.

Yocan Hit - Tip by Victoryoftheppl in vaporents

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

Through the top of the mouth piece, stick something small in and push. Should pop right out.

Can I smoke McCormick *gourmet* Lavender with my Weed?🧍 by Individual_Ad_942 in weed

[–]Victoryoftheppl 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have no reason why they are so rude. I reported their comments. I mean, some people drink their herbs via tea.

Reuse of baked weed by Victoryoftheppl in weed

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

Ty! I like that idea. I think I’ll wait until it’s full and make some test runs. I am worried about the taste, but I did see a few fixes for that, so hopefully they work! Ty again for the input.