#sobriety

[serenityquest]

[mechatronophilia]

reblogging because i've been sober for a year as of a couple weeks ago. more importantly, i know my good boys will be strong enough to do nothing but study or work tomorrow.

good technicians stay sober

[soberscientistlife]

[thoughtportal]

some sobriety ideas

[yelenadelova]

For those of you who are in recovery/sober in the US tonight please take care of yourself. I’m proud of you, believe in you, and care about you.

[incognitopolls]

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[therecoveryquotes]

Sometimes we motivate ourselves by thinking of what we want to become. Sometimes we motivate ourselves by thinking about who we don't ever want to be again.

— Shane Niemeyer

[only-knives]

Someone said something to me today that really touched my heart and reminded me of my value as a person. The past couple days, my chronic pain and fatigue has been flaring up really bad. It's hard to not say fuck it, and drink so my body won't hurt as much anymore, and I won't feel depressed just having to sit/lay and do nothing.

But knowing how much I help people just by being me, being honest, being understanding... It reminds me that the world is so much bigger than whatever problem I'm having - that my life is worth so much more than my physical ability.

I am an entire person... technically multiple people but we won't talk about that right now. Sure, I may be in too much pain, and too tired, to go do volunteer work. Or make art. Or go on a walk, etc. But I can still be a good friend. I can still be loving, kind, compassionate, insightful, and genuine. I'm not a machine. I'm a human being, with a loving spirit. And my presence, my voice, my struggles, and my strength have the power to save lives.

So, tonight, I want to be sober in the spirit of that. I want to go through this pain if it means I can genuinely connect with another person and add something of real depth and weight to the world. I want to live, not just survive, and I can only truly live if I let others into my life, and let myself be part of theirs.

Disabled lives are not disposable, and I don't want to destroy myself with alcohol anymore. I don't want to take a good person out of this world, especially not in light of all the harmful things people do to one another. I want to live to love and be loved. And if I don't stay sober, my chances of being able to do that to the extent I do today, drop dramatically.

So here's to being sober tonight, and hopefully, every night after. My story doesn't end here. We are always so much stronger and more loved than we believe.

[buttonpoetry]

Progressive erasure from I'd Rather Be Destroyed https://buttonpoetry.com/product/id-rather-be-destroyed/

[lingeringembers]

Criminalizing drug users does not prevent drug use it prevents people from getting help.

[serenityquest]

[sobriety-circle]

It's coming up to a season full of family and friends gatherings. If you are hosting one of these gatherings, here are some ways to support the sober people in your life (even if they haven't told you yet)

1. Don't give alcohol as a present. To anyone. You don't know where someone may be, even if you know them really well, so just don't force that onto anyone.

2. Serve lots of NA options. If you can go completely NA, that would be insanely cool on your part, but if you can't, then provide as many alternatives as you can. Make it a goal to offer the same amount, if not more, NA drinks.

3. Have a private room/area that you can turn into a "quiet time" room. If you notice someone who is just not having a good time, or isn't being themselves, tell them where the space is, and that they are allowed to use it if they need it. This isn't even just for people struggling with substance use, the holidays can be hard for a lot of people, and sometimes a quiet space is nice. (Bonus points if you put some puzzle books etc in there).

4. Don't ask why someone isn't drinking. It's none of your business. Maybe they're working on something, maybe they have health issues, maybe they're pregnant, maybe they're just punk enough to realize drinking sucks. Even if they do answer, it might change the atmosphere of the gathering. If someone else is pestering the sober guests, deal with it. Keep them safe.

4.5. If someone DOES tell you their reason without being asked, support them 100%.

5. AS A SUGGESTION, as the host, set an example and don't drink. If you can't do this, that's fine, but it definitely helps others feel comfortable if at least one other person is in the same booze free boat.

6. Be safe. Whether or not you're getting clean this winter, be careful, be smart, get help if you need, advocate for yourself or others.

6.5. Even if you haven't hit rock bottom, or aren't an addict, please consider sobriety. Just try it. Start on New Year's if you need to. You will inspire others who need it.

Add on if you have anything else 💜

[firefly5000]

Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi

Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace!

Where there is hatred, let me sow love.

Where there is injury, pardon.

Where there is doubt, faith.

Where there is despair, hope.

Where there is darkness, light.

Where there is sadness, joy.

O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek

To be consoled as to console.

To be understood as to understand.

To be loved as to love.

For it is in giving that we receive.

It is in pardoning that we are pardoned.

It is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

[madphantom]

Need everyone to congratulate me for not giving up sobriety today despite the horrors

[chillandnormalrambles]

i’m still not sober but here’s some sketches of the famous last words music video