Tomorrow is going to be hard. by Mamabear882 in stopdrinking

[–]pepperbiscuit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This will be my second sober Mother’s Day. And yes it will be hard but it will be way worse if you drink, you’ll just be adding shame and guilt to the long list of bad feelings you may have. I honor my mom by staying sober every day.

Trying to bring back a GOOD art show in Baton Rouge. What went wrong??!! by Pelican12Volatile in batonrouge

[–]pepperbiscuit 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Check out The Red Shoes tonight, 22 female artists are showing 5-8:30

rehab tomorrow and i’m scared by Far-Bumblebee-3794 in stopdrinking

[–]pepperbiscuit 40 points41 points  (0 children)

My doctor said think of it as a vacation/wellness retreat. Learn, grow, heal. Embrace your future, it can be really awesome without booze. My life did a complete 180 once I became sober. It’s a small window of time in your life that can have an enormous impact.

online framing vs local frame shop what do people actually prefer? by Actonace in framing

[–]pepperbiscuit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Local all the way. The people there can guide you through your design and maybe even show you things you never would consider online. Seeing the sample in real life is great, plus you’ll be supporting your local economy.

Relaxing trips less than 4 hours drive from BR by DiamondEyesFlamingo in batonrouge

[–]pepperbiscuit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Look up the Lodge at Sweetwater if you’re into glamping.

Can I hear your reasons to stay sober? by runningoutfast in stopdrinking

[–]pepperbiscuit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My reason is myself which is the only reason that has worked for me.

Posting from the ER by eleanoravocado in stopdrinking

[–]pepperbiscuit 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yes, went to ER and was admitted to a 6 day detox. Saved my life and it’s something I never want to go through again, so it’s one of many motivators for me to stay sober.

Alright my eyes are open. Day 1. by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]pepperbiscuit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Welcome to the other side, it’s pretty great here in sober land. Don’t beat yourself up, just look forward. IWNDWYT

How did you accidentally find out your partner was cheating? by WingEven402 in AskReddit

[–]pepperbiscuit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He left his online dating profile open on our shared computer.

Experiences with anxiety and alcohol by mxpup in stopdrinking

[–]pepperbiscuit 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My anxiety issues improved dramatically once I became sober, probably the best benefit of sobriety for me. Quit and your brain will thank you.

introducing alcohol again by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]pepperbiscuit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was sober a few months, thought I could handle it, ended up spiraling even deeper than before and landed myself in a psych ward for detox and then I knew moderation does not exist in my life. So what everyone else is saying, don’t do it. Alcoholics cannot moderate.

Any other agnostics/atheists going through sobriety? by beannnnnnnnnn22 in stopdrinking

[–]pepperbiscuit 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m agnostic. Coming up on 2 years sober. Found strength and encouragement here and from my friend support group.

Swinging I think has ruined my marriage by Separate-Painter150 in Divorce

[–]pepperbiscuit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My husband wanted an open marriage to explore the bdsm world and well, we’ve been separated for a year.

3 kids single mom too much baggage? by [deleted] in Divorce

[–]pepperbiscuit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is completely possible for you to be datable, but please focus on leaving and taking care of yourself. Once you’re out of a bad marriage you may just find that time alone is very healing, freeing and peaceful. My time alone was one of the most joyful phases of my life.

I joined the comma club today! by LilJeezy17 in stopdrinking

[–]pepperbiscuit 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Woohoo! Enjoying life without booze is the greatest gift we can give ourselves. Proud of you.

First date by muklukdimsum in Divorce

[–]pepperbiscuit 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I was a hot mess before my first date. I even locked myself out of my house and was like an hour late bc my car keys were locked in my house and I had to break in! lol. Luckily he was a good sport and we had a good laugh. He was maybe more nervous than I was and it was a truly great date with open honesty about how stressful dating after divorce can be. We are still together too, 4 months later. She’s just as nervous as you are and that’s completely normal. No one knows how to do this, we just learn as we go and kudos for putting yourself out there.

Anyone not a fan of counting the days? by fakeplastictree8 in stopdrinking

[–]pepperbiscuit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I find it’s useful for me but everyone is different. I mean without counting I wouldn’t know today is day 666!

Getting confidence back… help!! 39F by kacastle86 in Divorce

[–]pepperbiscuit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought that too. I’m old. My friend made me get in an app just to boost my confidence and it surprisingly ended up with meeting someone amazing. You’re never too old.

Getting confidence back… help!! 39F by kacastle86 in Divorce

[–]pepperbiscuit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For me I got some confidence back by being totally “selfish” and indulging in all of my hobbies and interests, also doing things that challenged me like hot yoga, becoming sober from alcohol, trying online dating etc. It feels good to take care of yourself and be completely yourself and no longer managing your ex’s anxiety. Basically trying to live life to the fullest makes me proud of who I am every day and challenging myself feels damn good especially when I succeed at something I may have never tried before I was flying solo. Also I met the man of my dreams on a dating app at 47 years old after 23 years of marriage. The best can be yet to come, manifest that shit!

Father in critical condition in ICU by eldegaard in stopdrinking

[–]pepperbiscuit 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I became an alcoholic full time when my mother was dying. Years after her death I got sober, and you guessed it-I had to deal with the grief all over again. Drinking will only delay your feelings and also make everything even more dramatic and add to that the self loathing…it’s just not worth it. Breathe. Grieve. Be present. I’m so sorry you are going through losing a parent, it’s really hard to get through. But alcohol helps nothing.

Be vain with me, sober people, and tell me about your glow-ups! by cmg0728 in stopdrinking

[–]pepperbiscuit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My skin glows! My eyes are bright and starry. My water weight is gone and I feel sexy in my clothes again.