Welcome to My Way Out ! We’re glad you found us. Please remember this forum does not replace medical advice. We urge to you seek professional help, especially if you are experiencing symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. Look here for information about what to expect based on how much you're drinking. We hope you will register as a user in our forum and take advantage of the many rich resources here. Join our community today! It's fast, simple, anonymous and absolutely free!


Go Back   My Way Out Forums > Daily Life > What We're Reading
Register Blogs FAQ Members List Calendar Mark Forums Read

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1 (permalink)  
Old 11-23-2009, 04:04 PM
Marshy's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: London, UK
Posts: 1,099
Gallery: 0
Default Living Sober

This is an AA publication but it's not about the 12-steps, it's a practical guide about daily life when giving up alcohol. And there's a quick reference section to look up frequently asked questions (which often come up on this forum), such as:

* How do I explain to people why I'm not drinking?
*What should I say at a party?
* What about sex?

I only started it today, but it seems like a useful handbook.
__________________

AF since December 22nd 2008
Real change is difficult, and slow, and messy - Oliver Burkeman
Reply With Quote
  #2 (permalink)  
Old 11-25-2009, 12:46 AM
Starlight Impress Forever's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Scotland
Posts: 1,246
Gallery: 0
My Mood:
Default

Sounds interesting, Marshy........must take a peek. Thanks.

The "What about sex?" one made me laugh though, `cos had loadsa sex in my party girl/drunk days. Guess I`m more `picky` since sobering up, `cos it should read........."What the heck is sex?" rather than what about it!!!!

Jeeeeeeeeez, I gotta get out more!!!!

Star x
__________________
Formerly known as Starlight Impress.
Reply With Quote
  #3 (permalink)  
Old 11-25-2009, 09:21 AM
Marshy's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: London, UK
Posts: 1,099
Gallery: 0
Default



Star, I couldn't agree more! There's probably a market for a whole book about sober dating/sex. And where to find sober people to date (outside of AA meetings).
__________________

AF since December 22nd 2008
Real change is difficult, and slow, and messy - Oliver Burkeman
Reply With Quote
  #4 (permalink)  
Old 11-25-2009, 10:24 AM
Doggygirl's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Where the Booze Don't Shine
Posts: 4,477
Gallery: 0
My Mood:
Recipes: 1
Default

Marshy, I'm glad you mentioned that book. I've seen it in the book case where I attend most AA meetings but haven't really read much of it. Might want to add it to the home library.

Hey - if you decide to write that book about sober sex, make sure to include a section for menopausal sober sex, OK?

DG
__________________
Continuously sober since 5/22/08
Nicotine free since 2/26/07

If I can, you can!
Reply With Quote
  #5 (permalink)  
Old 11-25-2009, 03:31 PM
Marshy's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: London, UK
Posts: 1,099
Gallery: 0
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Doggygirl View Post
, make sure to include a section for menopausal sober sex, OK?

DG
Oh god, don't tell me it gets even more complicated
__________________

AF since December 22nd 2008
Real change is difficult, and slow, and messy - Oliver Burkeman
Reply With Quote
Reply


Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



All times are GMT -2. The time now is 03:31 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.9
Copyright ©2000 - 2010, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.1.0

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31