Thanks, that was really helpful. I’ve been having those same thoughts about alcohol for quite a while. It’s never been a big dangerous problem, but it’s a mild drag on me mentally, physically, and emotionally that I’d like to get rid of.
The typical AA framing turns me off: pseudo religious, complete helplessness, etc. The ideas from you and your friends are a much better fit for me. Some of those tips sound useful, like having a drink in my hand so friends don’t feel the need to offer me one.
We are the minority but I think our minority is not so small.
I also agree with you that the AA framing turns me off. I wonder when western society will stop seeing people who don’t drink as someone who used to have a problem?
Thanks, that was really helpful. I’ve been having those same thoughts about alcohol for quite a while. It’s never been a big dangerous problem, but it’s a mild drag on me mentally, physically, and emotionally that I’d like to get rid of.
The typical AA framing turns me off: pseudo religious, complete helplessness, etc. The ideas from you and your friends are a much better fit for me. Some of those tips sound useful, like having a drink in my hand so friends don’t feel the need to offer me one.
We are the minority but I think our minority is not so small.
I also agree with you that the AA framing turns me off. I wonder when western society will stop seeing people who don’t drink as someone who used to have a problem?