tirascorner on Nostr: I gave up drinking in my late 30s (I’m now in my mid-50s). With only a couple of ...
I gave up drinking in my late 30s (I’m now in my mid-50s). With only a couple of exceptions where I caved to social pressure and sat on one drink for an entire evening, I’ve been alcohol free since. I’ve been judged. I’ve been ridiculed. I’ve been made to feel like a social outcast. But you know what? It only made me realise who my real friends were, whose friendships no longer served me, and what kinds of human interaction I enjoy (ie, deep and meaningful rather than superficial).
My dietary choices have resulted in a similar experience. “Oh”, people would say, “One won’t kill you!” “One muffin…” “One piece of cake…” Well, I’m sorry, but just one bite of any of those would have me stuck in their bathroom for a week. That was a tip, by the way. People will back off when you tell them that! In my case, it was truth.
Why should we be made to feel guilty for not accepting offers of food that someone has “lovingly” prepared for us, when we know it will only make us suffer?
If those around you do not respect your choices, then find people who do. Be true to you.
My dietary choices have resulted in a similar experience. “Oh”, people would say, “One won’t kill you!” “One muffin…” “One piece of cake…” Well, I’m sorry, but just one bite of any of those would have me stuck in their bathroom for a week. That was a tip, by the way. People will back off when you tell them that! In my case, it was truth.
Why should we be made to feel guilty for not accepting offers of food that someone has “lovingly” prepared for us, when we know it will only make us suffer?
If those around you do not respect your choices, then find people who do. Be true to you.