The round-for-round at the pool, hoping the next double takes the edge off, I watched that from behind the bar for years before I really got it. Half the people ordering weren't there for the drink so much as for permission to talk to each other. Saying hello first with a soda water is harder than any of that, so fair play to you.
Glad to hear I’m not alone in at least seeing that dynamic. I love the idea that people just want to connect and alcohol is the socially acceptable way to try to do that. Definitely tougher with a soda water, but it gets easier the more reps I get.
Thank you for a beautiful, inspiring share, Josh!
"Jangled insides". Loved that. I feel the same way socially at times.
The round-for-round at the pool, hoping the next double takes the edge off, I watched that from behind the bar for years before I really got it. Half the people ordering weren't there for the drink so much as for permission to talk to each other. Saying hello first with a soda water is harder than any of that, so fair play to you.
Glad to hear I’m not alone in at least seeing that dynamic. I love the idea that people just want to connect and alcohol is the socially acceptable way to try to do that. Definitely tougher with a soda water, but it gets easier the more reps I get.
So well written! I can identify with these feelings. I still have them however only occasionally. I am a work in progress! Sobriety rocks!
Yes to being a work in progress and yes sobriety rocks! Thanks for reading.
great share 💙💙
Thanks, Morgan.
Love this Josh! Great to get to know you along this journey of ours.
Thanks, Jason, same, it’s a gift to journey with such great folks.