Comments on: Pro-Choice: Why I Don’t Drink

By: Weston

Weston — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 01:47:43 +0000

It’s comforting to know that I am not the only one who doesn’t drink, though I’ve been told I am countless times before. I go to college about 2 hours away from home and it is rough at times knowing that everyone else is out having fun while I’m stuck inside being Mr. 4.0. I’m on my college’s football team and recently I lost two of my team mates in a drunk driving incident (it’s not an accident, it’s a stupid decision). I’m still surprised at how many people, after grieving a bit, still continue on with their old hobbies of partying and drinking. As far as I’m concerned, I’m an athlete and in training which makes alcohol something that holds me back.

Just wanted to give a summarized standing point from a fellow non-drinker .
Thank you for reading =)

By: Lauren

Lauren — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:51:26 +0000

i don't drink, and i would LOVE to find a guy who doesn't drink, but still likes to have fun and go places! if anyone wants to connect, add me on facebook!

By: Viz

Viz — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 23:55:50 +0000

It's immature when I see comments that are so brutal towards people who don't drink. I personally don't enjoy it, or do it. And i completely agree, you can have a good time without alcohol. In my group of friends, I was usually the goofy one anyway, so I didn't see the point of drinking because it didn't give me a buzz, it usually just made me feel sick. And if anything, I find that people get more uncomfortable when they see me having a good time without drinking, and they seem to condemn me for that. Well, no offence, but if you can't enjoy life without drinking, that's your problem, not mine. If I can enjoy myself without drinking, I'm sticking to it. Sometimes I find that people will force me to drink purely to make themselves feel better about being drunk themselves. I don't want to, no thanks. You chose to do it, if you feel self conscious, and how you go about making yourself feel more confident is your choice. I'm comfortable in my own skin, I don't want to so I'm not going to. You want to, you go ahead, don't drag me down with you.

Stick to your guns! Always go with what you think is right, don't get bullied into it. I've had so many bad experiences of people trying to force me into it, and I've found that I'm stronger than ever. Remember, if they have a problem with it, they clearly have a problem with themselves for having an opinion like that. If people want you to be open minded about them drinking, then they should be open minded back if you don't want to drink. I don't understand why people get angry when people don't want to drink, and by making a fuss themselves, they're being completely hypocritical.

By: Brittiny

Brittiny — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 03:43:53 +0000

I just don’t get it. I grew up dealing with a alcoholic, my father. I just can’t help it, whenever I’m around people that drink, I get a strong desire to kill them. I’m dead serious. They are so lucky I don’t want to go to prision, because I would stab them to death and watch them bleed.

And the reason you guys don’t meet many people who don’t drink, is because they are at home( like me)

By: Taylor

Taylor — Sat, 07 May 2011 03:25:24 +0000

I'm so glad I'm not the only one! I don't even go to a party school and I have a hard time socially with not drinking. I can only imagine how hard it was if you go to a party school. Oh well, only a few more years!

By: College Girl

College Girl — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 16:33:26 +0000

Hey! I recently created a blog all about my college experience sans alcohol and drugs and I am so happy that I found this. I would really appreciate it if you check it out, post comments, and just have fun with the site. Go to http://soberstoriesfromacollegegirl.blogspot.com/ Thanks!

By: Bruno

Bruno — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 11:47:19 +0000

Your social life DOESN'T have to suffer IF you're socially intelligent enough. Drinking if you're shy will only make you look pathetic. If you're truly socialized you don't have to drink to relax! It's only an unhealthy shortcut to being relaxed and "social", trust me.
I have a solution for you: Dont get drunk ever (if you have to drink, take one drink or 2 max)!!! But work on honing up your social skills and understanding people. It's a double win, TRUST me. Don't despise people who drink, accept them and manipulate them. That way you'll get status, have fun, become popular etc.

By: lex

lex — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 15:50:34 +0000

hey everyone! i just recently started my own blog called sober stories from a college girl and i go over all of my college experiences as a sober person, and my life in college in general. to read more about it, go to http://soberstoriesfromacollegegirl.blogspot.com/ . thanks for your help!

By: Sarah Lake

Sarah Lake — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 20:46:32 +0000

Wow, James that must have been a terrible experience, I am so sorry. I have always stayed away from alcohol so I don't have any personal bad experiences with alcohol. However, the reason I stay away from it is because alcohol ruined some of my family members' lives.

Im in college and also just hate the atmosphere that comes along with drinking. I too feel as though my not drinking prevents me from making any good friends here. Once someone hears that I don't drink, their attitude toward me totally changes (and not in a good way). I guess maybe Im just in the wrong place. I am looking forward to life after college; hopefully I will meet people who are over the whole party scene.

By: James

James — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 19:12:42 +0000

I've been sober for 2 years, and it feels great. I was hit in the head with a crowbar walking home from a party being wasted,My blood alcohol was .36 level I spent 3 months in a Coma And Had to teach my self how to eat talk and walk all over again.. It's just sad that it took me getting hit in the head to quit. It's hard to find anyone my age who doesn't drink,(23) Ive lost alot of friends bc of it, But That's alright Im happy just being me, And Being Sober….