On the six month anniversary of the day I quit drinking, I marked the occasion by attending a meeting. It seemed appropriate, plus I wanted to get my coin. Getting the coin for six months was important to me; it signified that this was actually happening and that the subsequent ongoing attempt was real. I hadn't been going to meetings as frequently as I was for that first month, so I got asked what was keeping me sober. I almost said, "I just don't feel like drinking." But that answer is cheap, it doesn't hold up to scrutiny and it's only partially correct. Despite seeming a bit exposed, I answered honestly: Working on my website. The design, the programming, the layout, the content; it's kept me focused on something positive at a time where I'm surrounded by perceived constant negativity. It's not the only thing that helps, but it's the most notable one that's come into frame since I've gotten sober. I could tell my answer wasn't taken seriously, especially since I wasn't approaching…
No comments yet. Log in to reply on the Fediverse. Comments will appear here.