I'm feeling really frustrated with the omnipresence of alcohol and other substances in my commuity. This little town. The poc community. The queer community. The qtpoc community.
I'm a firm believer in self-determination. And I hate how I feel like the awkward rabbit when I say I'm not down to be around alcohol, substances, or anyone under their influence. Folks say they're respectful of my decision, but where then are the sober spaces? I think that's a better display of acceptance of my decision. Why not have as many sober gathering/events as events where alcohol is provided?
People know and understand that folks have pasts that involve addiction or substance use or have been abused by people who used alcohol and/or substances--and it's still ALWAYS present. It's like some kind of wayward diety.
I'm so fucking tire d ot it.
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