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Ineffable7980x t1_j1luxub wrote

Since I have been sober (10 years now), my taste has obviously shifted. I tend to prefer books with a lighter and more hopeful outlook. That doesn't mean I avoid complex or difficult stories, but I definitely shun nihilistic ones.

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kingkontroverseP0si OP t1_j1nnwt7 wrote

Congratulations on 10 years!! I’m coming up on 5 in 4 days. I wonder if my interests shifted when I got sober

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kitty_glitterz t1_j1o1ztt wrote

I hope you and your loved ones are so proud of you. Massive accomplishment!

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Ineffable7980x t1_j1pl2tj wrote

They are. But I didn't make this comment to get praise. I wanted to validate the OPs idea that change of life can change reading preferences.

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halfgod50zilla t1_j1o7gg9 wrote

When you say "obviously" wdym? Is this something you see in other addicts?

I ask with no disrespect but as someone that lost both parents to heroin addiction at an age too young to really understand their hardships, the personality changes, etc. But I DO remember even half asleep, my mom like scifi and Stephen King. I don't remember that ever changing..

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wherewhoami t1_j1p7dnx wrote

same here!! i used to be deep into philosophy and nihilism and then i got sober and started combatting my depression and now i try to be more hopeful and avoid nihilism

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albertossic t1_j1wmcv6 wrote

What kind of books did you once read that you wouldn't anymore because they're too nihilistic, out of curiosity?

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