If you would like I'd like to offer support

Why I say this: In 3 weeks it will be 10 years since my last drink, after 23 years of continual self-abuse. I fell through every crack, yet I """made"" it (yes triple quotes lol) and I've been through just about every system there is. I'm really good at listening, validating, and giving my experiences to others

I intentionally turned myself off from being a game developer and tech madman, and I now work in peer support, withdrawal management, recovery/housing mentorship etc. Because I want to be the support that was never there for me when I need it

So I'm here for you if you need me my friend. Please don't assume that I'll tell you what's right for you or anything along those lines :) You'll be heard

Edit I figured out that there's direct messaging so feel free to message me privately if you'd like

You need to talk to a mental health professional.

And they often cost as much as a regular beer, that's one thing that puts me off them.

Same with non alcohol cocktails. They're still $15 each.

But they sell $16 mocktails. They should be required to stock non alcohol alternatives as a condition of their liquor licence. But bars and pubs are run by idiots. A significant and growing population of people are Muslim and they are just ignoring their $.

A lot of that is because bars and pubs know intoxication leads to unbridled spending.

I've been trying this out myself, and I'd agree!