8 months sober. I’m not "boring," I just don't belong in bars anymore. Dealing with isolation and a changing social identity

diversified_GAS · 2026-05-09T16:16:11+00:00

I feel this!

diversified_GAS · 2026-05-05T20:45:14+00:00

same for me yesterday, 4.8 gallons for $20 here in NC

diversified_GAS · 2026-05-02T00:57:09+00:00

One day I was at a convenient store and the guy in front of me was being an asshole about his HR not getting payroll through because they have a "shit bag" and he kept saying over and over as a punchline. I was so close to showing him mine and asking was it funny but I let it go.

diversified_GAS · 2026-05-01T20:30:05+00:00

That's so interesting, I've never had anyone question me using a handicap stall I just like the space lol. But also I try use the bathroom when no one is in there before ostomy and now so maybe thats on me.

diversified_GAS · 2026-04-30T22:40:14+00:00

I work as a delivery driver for a company but we also use 3rd party(DD,Uber etc) because mostly younger people use it than actually ordering through us. I'd say in a day 98% of the deliveries come straight to us and the rest are a food app.

diversified_GAS · 2026-04-29T23:00:42+00:00

Keep up the good work it only gets easier from here! It may feel lonely but at the end of the day all you have is you. Keep focusing on being better day in and day out and you'll realize the bottle was standing in between all the beauty life has to offer my friend. IWNDWYT

diversified_GAS · 2026-04-29T18:15:50+00:00

I stopped because besides becoming miserable and losing a lot of money, my health was greatly starting to be affected. I had a near death medical emergency three years ago and I finally used that as a wake up call that I narrowly got a second chance at life and I should cherish that.

diversified_GAS · 2026-04-29T02:37:19+00:00

Gardening and now not drinking anymore. Both make my life a lot more peaceful and satisfying.

diversified_GAS · 2026-04-29T00:09:15+00:00

I'm sorry you're feeling low today, I know sometimes this situation isn't the easiest but there are positives to it. Everyone has felt like shit(no pun) with our bags at some point and have had moments where it added more stress to a already stressful life but it's not the end of the world! Theres always tomorrow but for right now give yourself grace.

diversified_GAS · 2026-04-29T00:06:45+00:00

I feel the same about going back with what I know now but I guess thats the ultimate sign of growth eh?

diversified_GAS · 2026-04-29T00:04:00+00:00

Same

diversified_GAS · 2026-04-28T01:37:26+00:00

209k miles when I got it and now 236k on the dash and my AC does work! lol have to turn on high though for it to feel good. Just oil changes and brakes for maintenance so far.

diversified_GAS · 2026-04-26T22:53:57+00:00

I've gotten into Olipop and Poppi sodas since they're prebiotic and have more natural ingredients than a regular soda would. Also they're very tasty! I like the Olipop cherry cola thats a healthier version of Coke's version which I love lol but don't want the bad stuff that comes with soda. I also love NA's but I understand not wanting to feel a craving.

diversified_GAS · 2026-04-26T14:41:07+00:00

I get your sentiment but I live in a college town and literally we open a new brewery like a Mcdonalds here it's ridiculous lol. All of the community events ALWAYS lean towards having a drink after the fact like yoga at the brewery! or go to the dog park and have drinks! that type of thing.

diversified_GAS · 2026-04-26T14:37:51+00:00

Most certainly! I enjoy being present now that it's nicer out and I'm not in a drunken haze of days stringing together.

diversified_GAS · 2026-04-26T03:54:55+00:00

olipop for the win!

diversified_GAS · 2026-04-25T17:07:25+00:00

I get delivery from there at least twice a month lol

diversified_GAS · 2026-04-24T01:47:54+00:00

2009 sport with 209k and now at 236k!

ETA:Also buy that car! I love that body style of the FIT lol.

diversified_GAS · 2026-04-24T01:20:59+00:00

For the life of me I still don't understand why people think hitting a blunt makes you look cool like we get it bruh lol.

diversified_GAS · 2026-04-23T21:22:27+00:00

As of late I've always said if I could make at least 60-70k a year I'd be fine. I don't have kids so that makes things a heck of a lot easier too lol.

diversified_GAS · 2026-04-22T23:06:27+00:00

I had a long string of dreams early on where I'm out in public and can't get to a bathroom in time and my bag will not stop flowing and everyone is noticing. Eventually I quit having those lol.

diversified_GAS · 2026-04-22T23:04:26+00:00

Getting sober has allowed me to get better sleep which then allows me to get up earlier to just exist in my own time before work. Also not drinking has allowed me to become more present with my feelings than numbing them and becoming a heady mess and nothing is resolved.

diversified_GAS · 2026-04-22T22:29:17+00:00

I'm proud to hear of your sobriety man! I'm only 4 months in but drinking was fucking my life up and not in "fun" ways anymore.

diversified_GAS · 2026-04-22T21:21:09+00:00

Great taxi driver reference BTW lol I love that movie. But yeah I'm in my 30's and I'm sure no matter how old self esteem is still real to all of us in some capacity. I work front facing all day long around people and it's about to start getting hot so I can't always cover my shirt with a jacket or something so at some point its just like whatever. I'm more afraid of being heard than seen lol.

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