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Sober September buddies?

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Autumnbeaches · 03/09/2026 07:38

Hello, I’m going to try sober September if anyone fancies coming along too? Whether you’re an abstainer, cutting downer, or giving yourself a break before the Christmas onslaught (I might do October too, or most of it!)

Day three conveniently still mid week so going well!

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Autumnbeaches · Yesterday 12:06

I’m not sure that makes much sense, but I do think that 80s/90s/00s culture went mad for the drink and perhaps that’s dying away a bit now.

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Fupoffyagrasshole · Yesterday 18:56

Yeah there was deffo more of a mad drinking culture when I was younger I think

when I was pregnant I still had a brilliant social
life I was out loads clubbing all night and several festivals sober and it was bloody brilliant- so I know I can do it

my parents and their siblings drink insane amounts and so often too and it makes me wonder if I want to be like that when I’m retired - I’m not sure

also I dread to think how much money I’ve spent on bloody alcohol and what a waste it is really ! So many other things I’d rather spend my money on

unicornsandchocolate · Yesterday 20:58

Yes, I agree with you too. It's great that it's becoming more normalised not to drink.
Another day down. Im looking forward to Friday and am not craving a glass of wine.

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