I admire you so much for never drinking. In a world obsessed with alcohol, you had to make a hard choice not to drink so many times! You are courageous and such a force to stand out and be different.
Thank you~~ So perfect for me right now. I am on day 42, it's not easy, but being AF seems so worth it, and you've confirmed that it is. You are so right, every one's journey is different and unique. I appreciate the reading you indicate as well.
Hi Samantha, I just finished your book, it is excellent! Like you, I became AF through books and Annie Grace’s This Naked Mind’s Path program. Our routes were different but we share the experience of becoming AF in a world obsessed with drinking. Thank you for sharing your experience.
This really resonated with me. I’m a recovering alcoholic as well, seven years sober now, and your story brought back a lot of memories. I remember people always asking if it was okay for them to have a beer around me, and I’d just tell them that was my issue to handle, not theirs. After a while, it became a non-issue for everyone. What surprises me is that some people in my life never really noticed the change. Just the other day, a friend told me she hadn’t even realized.
On another note, getting sober and starting therapy was hands down the best decision I ever made. Everything since then, good and bad, just feels different. I’m not numbed out anymore. I actually feel alive, and I’m so grateful for that.
Whew, that quote hit 🥊 especially your take on thinking drinking was the easier choice.
For me, it always looked easier too. Drinking is everywhere. It’s the norm. But I’ve been AF my whole life, and that decision came from fear. I saw early on what alcohol could do to someone and to a family.
But being AF didn’t always feel easy. I was the girl at the party getting the “Why aren’t you drinking?” looks. I’ve heard “You’re no fun,” “Just loosen up,” and “Live a little” more times than I can count. People even told me a drink would help with my anxiety but all it would’ve done was make me feel less like myself.
Choosing not to drink didn’t take the pressure away. It took courage.
Thank you for sharing your story. It reminded me why I made the choice I did, and why I keep making it.
I admire you so much for never drinking. In a world obsessed with alcohol, you had to make a hard choice not to drink so many times! You are courageous and such a force to stand out and be different.
Thank you~~ So perfect for me right now. I am on day 42, it's not easy, but being AF seems so worth it, and you've confirmed that it is. You are so right, every one's journey is different and unique. I appreciate the reading you indicate as well.
That first year is an awkward place for sure. Yes to therapy!
Congrats and keep going!
Yay to six years!! Thanks for the support, as always!
Hi Samantha, I just finished your book, it is excellent! Like you, I became AF through books and Annie Grace’s This Naked Mind’s Path program. Our routes were different but we share the experience of becoming AF in a world obsessed with drinking. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Thanks so much for reading my book! Congrats and your journey!
Congrats!! 🥳 Loved the honesty in the piece too
This really resonated with me. I’m a recovering alcoholic as well, seven years sober now, and your story brought back a lot of memories. I remember people always asking if it was okay for them to have a beer around me, and I’d just tell them that was my issue to handle, not theirs. After a while, it became a non-issue for everyone. What surprises me is that some people in my life never really noticed the change. Just the other day, a friend told me she hadn’t even realized.
On another note, getting sober and starting therapy was hands down the best decision I ever made. Everything since then, good and bad, just feels different. I’m not numbed out anymore. I actually feel alive, and I’m so grateful for that.
Whew, that quote hit 🥊 especially your take on thinking drinking was the easier choice.
For me, it always looked easier too. Drinking is everywhere. It’s the norm. But I’ve been AF my whole life, and that decision came from fear. I saw early on what alcohol could do to someone and to a family.
But being AF didn’t always feel easy. I was the girl at the party getting the “Why aren’t you drinking?” looks. I’ve heard “You’re no fun,” “Just loosen up,” and “Live a little” more times than I can count. People even told me a drink would help with my anxiety but all it would’ve done was make me feel less like myself.
Choosing not to drink didn’t take the pressure away. It took courage.
Thank you for sharing your story. It reminded me why I made the choice I did, and why I keep making it.
Fantastic recap. Just celebrated six years AF last month. Very similar first year journey. Appreciate your writing!