I stopped drinking almost 6 years ago because when I started drinking I drank way to much. Had no ability to moderate. And the hangovers were killing me.

I have achieved so much more in my life now that I dont drink. Got a degree, bought an apartment, had a kid…

These days I drink once a year (which occasion I choose changes) and I have a maximum of 2 beers and I find that I am able to manage that without going into binge drinking territory again. I also find that I dont really want to drink more than that.

I used to drink a lot to deal with loud social situations as an autistic person (especially bars, pubs and clubs) but these days Im very happy being a day time activity person and being in bed by 9pm. I feel like my community does not show young people enough ways to socialise and have fun without alcohol so it took me a long time to find that for myself.

I look forward to seeing things you bake. I am the worlds worst baker but joined all the baking related subreddits to live vicariously through others!

I’m from Sydney, Australia and 0°C is “really fuckin cold outside”! For us anyway lol.