
I went for "odd withdrawn outsider who talks to cats all day on pills" and the alcohol.
Gardening and cats give me some peace, that and few people.
( , Thu 23 Jul 2020, 1:01, Reply)

I very occasionally get a wistful longing for the absolute freedom from any responsibility or accountability it seemed to give me. But I've gone right off the idea of taking any substances whatsoever that significantly alter my cognitive function. Not long after having my last drink, I put down the pills and the weed, too. The thought of putting something like that into me now is analogous to poisoning myself.
I'll always be a dirty alcoholic, though. No matter how long it's been since I last drank. It's always worth reminding myself that I'd almost certainly be homeless, possibly dead, if I didn't decide I was ready to stop when I did. Complacency is fucking deadly, and the only thing stopping me from starting is myself.
I really don't mind that part of the sobriety deal was me becoming a less friendly person. The only time I dislike the new Mr. Penis is when my somewhat volatile temper gets the better of me. But those moments are very, very rare.
Hobbies and animal pals are definitely very, very good outlets!
( , Thu 23 Jul 2020, 1:22, Reply)

I'd have been dead a decade or so ago otherwise.
Chronic pain of one sort or another keeps me on the pills. (Hahaha while writing that I just absent mindedly took tomorrow mornings by mistake).
( , Thu 23 Jul 2020, 1:31, Reply)

'I'll always be an alcoholic'
Lauagable, I used to sniff my deodorant when I was six.
You've just grown up (unfortunately)
( , Thu 23 Jul 2020, 6:43, Reply)

There aren't any alcoholics, just irresponsible drinkers.
( , Thu 23 Jul 2020, 10:09, Reply)