This sub has me like…

Posting from alt cuz this world is crazy.

I haven’t had the words to say how I’ve felt about this sub for a while. It’s so uninformative about booze. Most of what shows up on my feed is teenagers asking if it’s okay to drink after having a lollipop or some shit. The other half is pats on the back from alcoholics to alcoholics.

I’ve been bartending for a decade. I’ve been drinking for far longer. I have more experience with this stuff and what it does to people than most my age, probably? I recognize I can’t change anyone’s mind for them. And I recognize my hypocrisy for typing this at all.

Alcohol is a lot of fun for a horrible drug. But it ruins lives. It affects everyone a bit differently, in terms of how quick it will fuck you over. But it will. It’s very hard to stop once you get going, in a session, and in life.

It’s a bunch of fun until it’s not, like every other drug. I’ve seen friends die due to it. I’ve seen friends die due to others’ irresponsibility with it. As I’m sure many here have. I’ve seen my own health decline. I’ve seen my partner’s health decline. It took my father.

All I want to do is put this out there: If you drink to escape the pain of loneliness – it isn’t going to fix anything. It’s great for escaping and that’s it. Only thing that will change is instead of being alone in your home, you’ll be alone in the hospital. At the time it might feel like it, but drinking will not fix anything, ever. It will take everything that matters to you, from you, eventually.

I’m sober for four days, again. I’m sure it won’t be the last time. I am not alone. You are not alone r/stopdrinking

I’m done with the sub, I hope you all find what you need. Happy Thanksgiving.