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5 Things Sober People Want You to Know
Being sober isn’t something people usually want to talk about, and I don’t blame them; it’s a challenge in our society when most Americans drink alcohol, whether it’s excessively or not.
Whether you’re new to sobriety, a long-term sober person, or somewhere in between, here are five things people who have been sober for a while want you to know.
“We’re rising up against systems that tell us what to do and how to be, yet we rarely mention what a great act of defiance it is to choose not to drink in a world that profits from making people (especially women) feel like we should.” — Gooch, Millie. The Sober Girl Society Handbook
It’s not easy to be sober in a world where alcohol is so pervasive. Often, you can find yourself defending your choice to abstain from alcohol, especially at social events and gatherings.
Here are five things sober people want you to know about their decision to avoid drinking:
1. We don’t judge people who drink.
2. We don’t feel left out when we go out with friends and family.
3. We don’t feel obligated to explain our sobriety or disclose what made us choose to get sober. You don’t always have to hit rock bottom to decide. It’s time to start making better choices and do what’s best for your health.
