Hey guys, great to be in the group. Fitness was a huge part of me getting sober. Friday nights at pickleball, midweek runs and gym sessions every lunch time. It kinda got obsessive for a while but I needed that period initially to take my mind off things. Wonder if anyone else had any similar experiences? Cheers!

If someone asks me, “Why don’t you drink—are you an alcoholic?” I’ll say: “I’m a nondrinker.” If I’m alone with the person and I feel like elaborating, I’ll say: “I don’t do anything I like in moderation.” If for some reason the questioner deserves to know about my past, I’ll say: “I used to have an alcohol addiction.” If they respond, “Oh, so you’re an alcoholic,” I’ll say: “An alcoholic has a drinking problem. I don’t drink and I don’t want to drink.” “So you’re sober?” “No, I’m perilously high on life.” “Wouldn’t you be higher if you had a drink?” “My feel-good chemicals are already maxed out.” “Well I’m drinking, so you should drink.” “Nah, drinking sucks.”

I thought it was worth sharing Hope everyone has a great day and gets recharged for the coming week https://youtu.be/wv0Dj0mMbtg?is=O1N6wpFh_1rQQURb I will probably buy the book or listen to it hopefully on audible

Anyone keep a journal? This year I have been writing more.

Stay safe this weekend everyone. Fill it with something different