LIVING SOBER hearing from our fellows

“How do I explain to people why I’m not drinking now?”

Living Sober in Singapore – how does it apply? We share a few thoughts from our own experiences across our fellowship. Do also check out the book’s readings for more!

If they really ask me, I wonder if they need help. So I pluck up courage and tell them I’m an alcoholic. I’ve found that people are generally very nice and supportive about it once they know.

In the early days, I relied on suggestions in the Living Sober book. Over time, it became easier to just say, “I don’t drink”. Occasionally, I get asked if I ever drank. I usually answer that I did used to drink, but I stopped, it’s not good for my health. People don’t generally probe deeper than that.

I just tell the truth if I have

to. If not, I’ll just let them

assume their own story if it is

When asked I say I don’t drink, perhaps tomorrow, but not today.

When asked why not, I say I don’t want to break out in handcuffs. That

usually paints a sufficient picture.

Next issue, we ask “Is it necessary to give up old companions and habits?”

I am allergic I am making healthy choices I already completed my drinking career

Share to help other fellows! Just 1-3 sentences will do.

Link to the Living Sober pdf book

– Living Sober Page 66

I don’t bother explaining it

much to strangers / new people – Just a simple “No,

I don’t want.” is usually enough if my tone is firm.

And always helps if you already have a beverage

in hand! For people who knew me before, I am very

honest that I’m now in AA recovery and they become

very supportive as they have seen how bad I was.