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This is a place to motivate each other to control or stop drinking. It is also a place for non drinkers to discuss and share.

We welcome anyone who wishes to join in by asking for advice, sharing our experiences and stories, or just encouraging someone who is trying to quit or cut down.

Please post only when sober; you’re welcome to read in the meanwhile.

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Did you start other hobbies after you quit drinking? (lemmy.nz)

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I used to brew beer and loved it. When I quit, I sold everything and started making ice cream. Loving that too! My daughter is lactose intolerant and this way I can make delicious dairy free ice creams.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

That sounds like fun!! I got custody of my 10 year old niece a few months after getting sober (I knew it was coming) and she takes up a lot of free time but I’m so glad I’m present and in the moment for her.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I also intensified existing hobbies.

Hiking went from a vacation or quarterly activity to several times per week. (Less now because of fatherhood.)

I returned to music and really doubled down on reading.

I picked up a couple of new hobbies: kayaking and spin bike.

And I started a business that's been doing well for a few years and became a dad.

None of it would have happened without sobriety.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Awesome, great on you, thanks for sharing!

Your kids will benefit from it as well. I remember from my childhood that every party involved alcohol. So I thought that you can't have a party without.

I'm a dad as well and so happy to be sober for them.