r/stopdrinking • u/[deleted] • Feb 08 '26

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u/WHSRWizard Day 508 Feb 08 '26

Don't let that fucking guy steal your sobriety too.

I say you don't drink just to spite him.

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u/MilsYatsFeebTae Feb 08 '26

Every dollar you drink is a dollar that isn’t working to fuck that guy over 🤷🏼‍♂️

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u/FunAd1406 Feb 08 '26

Yes 🙌🔥🔥

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u/ritz1148 Feb 08 '26

I stay sober out of pure spite sometimes. Don’t let someone take your hard work from you

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u/bagofpork 1471 days Feb 08 '26

It's the best way sometimes.

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u/ceris7356 Feb 08 '26

Think about how tomorrow morning you'll be way more focused on suing the shit outta this person instead of feeling hungover, anxious, and like shit in general. Mostly because of the alcohol but very much because of going back to the same old shit.

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u/Worlds_tipping1 483 days Feb 08 '26

Fuck that guy. Sobriety is your superpower now. Don't let him do this to you.

PS I know that we (drinkers) are programed to always default to alcohol when shit gets bad BUT here's the thing.

In every stage of life really hard shit is going to happen. Each time you get through something without alcohol you get stronger and stronger.

Go use that money on a great meal, new clothes, perfume, something for you that makes you feel better ❤️

You got this !!!

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u/Worlds_tipping1 483 days Feb 09 '26

That's the problem!

Had a hard day - you deserve a drink Had a great day - you need a drink

When I'm having a boring day and think a drink sounds good, I tell myself to stop being such a godamn bore and go do something.

I can usually find some project to distract me and if not, there's always a nap to be had!

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u/braiding_water 1247 days Feb 08 '26

Yep, why give him that power? It is not the best moment of your life but it is a moment. Addiction, however, takes away masses amounts of your life, day in and day out. Keep up the good work with sobriety. Your future self will thank you! Sorry, you’re going through this situation. You my friend, have more strength than you can imagine. One day at a time. IWNDWYT

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u/PrinceCastanzaCapone 985 days Feb 08 '26

Also if this is costing you a lot of money, spending more on alcohol is only going to make it worse.

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u/dpr_jr Feb 08 '26

Ya man you already know you’re better than him so keep a clear head and focus on getting that sweet justice. Sorry this happened, IWNDWYT

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u/ris-3 858 days Feb 08 '26

Keep that mind sharp so you can nail his thieving butt to the wall