I am sick of the drinking culture. I’m sick of every conversation about making friends centering around wine. I’m sick of hearing about people’s hangovers. I’m sick of people thinking that they need to poison themselves just to fit in.
You are okay as you are. You can be social without the crutch of alcohol. You can unwind by exercising or drawing or so many other activities. You don’t need a glass of wine.
So many people avoid their feelings by numbing. I know that I’m sensitive about it because I used to be one of them. But I’m not anymore and that’s the best decision I ever made. And I’m sick of society treating me like there’s something wrong with having a soda at a party.
Please, if you see someone not drinking, don’t ask why they aren’t drinking. Don’t offer them a drink. Don’t pressure them. Just give them a cheers or a hug and do your own thing. We’re all doing the best we can and that’s ok.
