I haven't smoked a cigarette in 7 years, every time without fail when I go to dinner with some out of town family (my cousins really) they offer me a cigarette! Even after I say no they'll still offer them throughout the night! People don't want us to change... STAY SOBER
I’m at the point in my sobriety where even being around friends when they are plastered is a major turn off. Why do I put myself around that? It’s not tempting… it’s sad and gross and disappointing. Concerts should sell something NA because they would make even more money.
That point in sobriety is truly eye opening!!!! I got there and was like WTF, why do the NEED to drink…. Still annoys me, and have backed away from a lot! I had a club soda lime from the bar at the concert last night. The lady said they actually make a lot of mocktails. Hell yeah 👍
Thank you so much for this video. Just restarting my sobriety journey today and your video popped up from nowhere! Amazing but I think it was meant to be. You are so encouraging 😊💐
Alcohol destroys your muscle protein synthesis. So, don't drink. It's that simple. If you want to be the best version of your physical and mental self, quit drinking. There's really no other way around.
Oh my gosh, I remember I went to a Def Leppard concert with a friend, he had an extra ticket and the bar was literally right behind our seats. I got obliterated. All I remember was the band coming out on stage, that's all I got in my memory.
The local news sure likes to include segments about alcohol, beer festival's, tap room openings, and of course the pre-game tailgating drunkfest. People need to realize they don't need alcohol, at all! I'm going to stay 'Sober Strong' and happy! 💪🏻
As you know Meghan I kind of relapsed recently. But looking back at the beer festival I went to on Saturday, I'm convinced I would have still enjoyed it soberly. There was a live band there, so was a good atmosphere and was with my friends and we raised a glass for my friend who passed recently. I kept it small the amount I had so didn't wake up with a sore head but I still felt disappointed in myself and that dark anxiety I had, that mind state from last year kind of came back. But good news is it didn't set me right back to how I was last year. So just need to stay away from it again now and say no to it even when out with friends in those environments. They support me with that too, so thats good 😊
I’m so happy that you didn’t let it take you back down, I was worried and been thinking about you. I know you struggled, and would hate to see you back in the place. Please stay strong. Events sober are way better anyways ❤️
@@Soberstrong Yeah if I go back to that regular binge drinking again then definitely will be back in that horrible place. Crazy that having that little amount made me feel funny a few days after smh. Like my brain can't tolerate even a drop anymore which is probably a good thing.
Great video Meghan as always. Im sorry to hear that your daughter had to go to the hospital. I hope she is doing well. Approaching 3 years alcohol-free March 2025. As far as testing myself after quitting by taking a sip, I actually remember taking 3 sips and it tasted disgusting and I started getting a headache; that was the end of that period. I dumped it in a garbage can.
I am very into my fitness and my sports and sports performance. I wasn’t trying specifically to quit drinking or be “sober” 😮, however I have found I just am so grateful for all the days I wake up and can function clean and pure so I no longer really enjoy drinking. Like you are saying on here, the thought of trying to drink much I start to get a sick feeling before I would even drink. There is still a couple of situations that trigger me with stress and I want to go grab a wine or drink but at least I am noticing it now first and having the opportunity to make a conscious choice on how I want to feel the next day in relation to what I think it will do for me at that time of stress.
This is great! I am being tested again because of family issues, but it really keeps me further away from alcohol, because they think I am a joke, and being so disrespectful. The first year is full of getting through the triggers, the second year is healing and dealing with the pain it has caused. Keep it up.
Maybe restaurants and bars should have separate rooms like back in the day when they had smokers to the right and non-smokers to the left. And in doing so for the areas designated for the non-drinkers have it look so much more appealing than the area designated for the drinkers?
i talked to guys on the streeet and on thefle market; same stories-they all did alcohol too, so i see now its better not to drink; there is no such thing as drinking in moderation, alas, so in about 50 days i am am on a program called Kick your habits: see how it works out
Nothing annoys me more than going to a restaurant or somewhere and there’s two options if you don’t drink. I don’t think it’s hard to add a few mocktail options. But they don’t because they make more money on alcohol.
Yes , I think the people we used to hang out with view us as a THREAT !!!!!! because we are walking reminders of what failures they are !!!!!! Because maybe they can't stop ????? 😃😃😃😃😃😃😃
my new friends ar sober....or drink very little; it is indeed a waste of time: i would say yu are on the right track....rebuilding your life- we are all scarred i guess
I haven't smoked a cigarette in 7 years, every time without fail when I go to dinner with some out of town family (my cousins really) they offer me a cigarette! Even after I say no they'll still offer them throughout the night! People don't want us to change... STAY SOBER
People are so ridiculous!!!! Way to stay strong 💪
I’m at the point in my sobriety where even being around friends when they are plastered is a major turn off. Why do I put myself around that? It’s not tempting… it’s sad and gross and disappointing.
Concerts should sell something NA because they would make even more money.
That point in sobriety is truly eye opening!!!! I got there and was like WTF, why do the NEED to drink…. Still annoys me, and have backed away from a lot!
I had a club soda lime from the bar at the concert last night. The lady said they actually make a lot of mocktails. Hell yeah 👍
@@Soberstrong oh good!
Yes, it is annoying honestly. It’s so fun actually to continue to have epiphanies as my sober journey continues.
Thank you so much for this video. Just restarting my sobriety journey today and your video popped up from nowhere! Amazing but I think it was meant to be. You are so encouraging 😊💐
Wow!! I love this! I’m so glad I popped up and I hope I can help you through your journey ❤️
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Alcohol destroys your muscle protein synthesis. So, don't drink. It's that simple. If you want to be the best version of your physical and mental self, quit drinking. There's really no other way around.
Amen to this!!
Oh my gosh, I remember I went to a Def Leppard concert with a friend, he had an extra ticket and the bar was literally right behind our seats. I got obliterated. All I remember was the band coming out on stage, that's all I got in my memory.
Hahaha this was me at Morgan Wallen and Reba… so embarrassing 🙈
Alcohol lies big time !🙋♂️great channel thank you
It sure does!!!
@@Soberstrong fanks🙋♂️
Not goin back to alcohol,and booze,,it really isnt living or being alive,anymore.
Its not its literally anti-life in every sense of the word. Choose life not death.
@@JamesP44 hi its been 34+ years since ive touched the stuff
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Good for you 👍 👏
Thank you for sharing this, your an angel 😇 ❤
You are so welcome 🤗
When you do good sometimes people talk bad about you, Either they're jealous Or it makes them look bad, Thanks for that information Take care
That's right!!! It’s always hard to realize this when you’re in the moment. But thanks for the reminder ❤️😊
Gosh What a Buzz Kill!! am I right everyone? lol You nailed a lot of things, as you always do. Stay Strong, I know you will! And I am as well 🦾
There's so much deaths every year related to alcohol,and the governments around the world turn a blind eye for greed, how its not banned i don't know
They most certainly do turn a blind eye. It’s very sad. 😢
The local news sure likes to include segments about alcohol, beer festival's, tap room openings, and of course the pre-game tailgating drunkfest. People need to realize they don't need alcohol, at all! I'm going to stay 'Sober Strong' and happy! 💪🏻
No need for alcohol at all! 🙌💪
You have a very good point. It really is all over , even the news
Save $ on going out to dinner with no booze too.
For sure!!!!
thank you for posting this!
Of course!
As you know Meghan I kind of relapsed recently. But looking back at the beer festival I went to on Saturday, I'm convinced I would have still enjoyed it soberly. There was a live band there, so was a good atmosphere and was with my friends and we raised a glass for my friend who passed recently.
I kept it small the amount I had so didn't wake up with a sore head but I still felt disappointed in myself and that dark anxiety I had, that mind state from last year kind of came back. But good news is it didn't set me right back to how I was last year. So just need to stay away from it again now and say no to it even when out with friends in those environments.
They support me with that too, so thats good 😊
I’m so happy that you didn’t let it take you back down, I was worried and been thinking about you. I know you struggled, and would hate to see you back in the place. Please stay strong. Events sober are way better anyways ❤️
@@Soberstrong
Yeah if I go back to that regular binge drinking again then definitely will be back in that horrible place. Crazy that having that little amount made me feel funny a few days after smh. Like my brain can't tolerate even a drop anymore which is probably a good thing.
Great video Meghan as always. Im sorry to hear that your daughter had to go to the hospital. I hope she is doing well. Approaching 3 years alcohol-free March 2025. As far as testing myself after quitting by taking a sip, I actually remember taking 3 sips and it tasted disgusting and I started getting a headache; that was the end of that period. I dumped it in a garbage can.
Thank you! Emma is doing much better. My mom anxiety needed to get her cleared for sure.
I’m so proud of how far you’ve come! Way to go ❤️💪
When i look back at photos and videos of myself when i was drinking i feel embarrassed , not a good watch glad them days are gone.
Omgsh Same here!!!
I dont drink much but even i do i feel different next day or ended up with cold. Taking time off indefinately for now.
It’s crazy how it affects us so much huh?
@@Soberstrong 100 percent!!!
I am very into my fitness and my sports and sports performance. I wasn’t trying specifically to quit drinking or be “sober” 😮, however I have found I just am so grateful for all the days I wake up and can function clean and pure so I no longer really enjoy drinking. Like you are saying on here, the thought of trying to drink much I start to get a sick feeling before I would even drink. There is still a couple of situations that trigger me with stress and I want to go grab a wine or drink but at least I am noticing it now first and having the opportunity to make a conscious choice on how I want to feel the next day in relation to what I think it will do for me at that time of stress.
This is great! I am being tested again because of family issues, but it really keeps me further away from alcohol, because they think I am a joke, and being so disrespectful. The first year is full of getting through the triggers, the second year is healing and dealing with the pain it has caused. Keep it up.
Maybe restaurants and bars should have separate rooms like back in the day when they had smokers to the right and non-smokers to the left. And in doing so for the areas designated for the non-drinkers have it look so much more appealing than the area designated for the drinkers?
That would be something wouldn’t it?! Great idea!
Agreed….on the concerts’ alcohol vendors…so dangerous. Very sad.
Time to make a movement 💪🚫
Thank you
You're welcome ☺️
i talked to guys on the streeet and on thefle market; same stories-they all did alcohol too, so i see now its better not to drink; there is no such thing as drinking in moderation, alas, so in about 50 days i am am on a program called Kick your habits: see how it works out
50 days?!!! So proud of you!
No, there is no drinking in moderation for the majority of us that is for sure
Nothing annoys me more than going to a restaurant or somewhere and there’s two options if you don’t drink. I don’t think it’s hard to add a few mocktail options. But they don’t because they make more money on alcohol.
It’s infuriating!!! Like maybe people would actually choose sober, if they had more options inside the restaurants and events, great point!
I will watch this and weigh in. Relapsing multiple times recently. Do I want to do a show? Not now.
You’ll get there!!
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Yes , I think the people we used to hang out with view us as a THREAT !!!!!! because we are walking reminders of what failures they are !!!!!! Because maybe they can't stop ????? 😃😃😃😃😃😃😃
Ooof yes!!!! I totally agree with this. I’m sure I’ll offend some people with that I know 😂
my new friends ar sober....or drink very little; it is indeed a waste of time: i would say yu are on the right track....rebuilding your life- we are all scarred i guess
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You should do a collab video with the channel: liver disease.
I should! I need to get better at collabs
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