Spiritual Minded Military New Hampshire Army Reserve: How to Survive the Legion Hall Without Drinking — The VFW Sobriety Protocol 

 

THE MOST DANGEROUS WEAPON IS NOT AN IED. IT IS A COLD BEER IN A BATTLE BUDDY'S HAND.

You've dealt with a few IEDs. You have seen fighting in the line of duty. You've come out of deployments that have devastated stronger men. But as you gaze at the door from the Legion Hall parking lot, you sense a danger you've never encountered since your first patrol.

A post at VFW in Nashua. The American Legion is located in Concord. The parking lot is packed with trucks displaying unit stickers on them. Inside there is a lot of noise from the music. The bartender already does know your name. The battle buddy is already standing open for you.

It's been a year since you've been sober. You feel good. You feel clear. You're feeling good again. Your heart is beating rapidly, though. Your hands are getting damp. You are afraid.

Not of the enemy. Not of combat. Of a cool chilled brew in a pal's grip.

This is the question nobody dare ask aloud. Is the logic of saying no to a drink harder than saying yes to a deployment?

The answer is not weakness.

Here's the solution: unit pressure. The weapon of the enemy is their favorite. You don't have to be shot by the enemy. All the enemy has to do is buy you a beer.

"Do not be misled: Bad company corrupts good character." — 1 Corinthians 15:33

THE THREE WORDS THAT SAVE YOUR NIGHT

There is no requirement to give a speech. There's no need for an explanation. It's not necessary to disclose your entire story.

There are three words required. "I am good."

The beer is on your face. The pressure is on. The room is listening. Say it. "I am good."

No explanation. No apology. No medical history. No trauma. No excuses. Just the words.

"I am good."

The first time you say it, your heart will be pounding. Your hands will be sweaty. No one will be able to stop looking at you. Say it anyway.

The second time, it's going to be easier. The third time will be the charm. The tenth time around, you will not remember that you ever drank!

Three words. One breath. The enemy loses.

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THE PRE-GAME BRIEF (BECAUSE YOU WOULD NOT GO TO DRILL WITHOUT A PLAN)

You will NOT come into formation without your uniform. So why not the range without your ear pro? Take caution to not enter the Legion Hall without a plan.

Before you walk in:

Drink Cellular Hydrate. One scoop. 16 oz. of cold water. Your body will not be thirsty. When you're thirsty, you're not as alert.

On your Spiritual Minded Military shirt. They don't wear uniforms. The uniform is for an individual. Reminds you of yourself.

Make a decision prior to walking in. I don't want to drink tonight. The decision is taken beforehand in advance of pressure. You don't make this decision at the time. It's too late.

During the event:

Always have a beverage in hand. The empty hand is an invitation. Cellular Hydrate in a glass. Yields a "cocktail" appearance. Tastes like hydration. No one asks what you're drinking.

Avoid entering or remaining in the round. If someone invites you to treat them to a round, go back. Allow them to purchase one for themselves. You do not play in the round. You are not an actor.

If you must leave:

There is no such thing as being "trapped." You have no limitations.

• Level 1: go out for 5 minutes. Fresh air. Silence. Recenter.
• Level two: go to bathroom Lock the door. Three deep breaths. Repeat: "I don't drink. I control myself.

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YOUR BATTLE BUDDY IS YOUR SECRET WEAPON

There must be one person in the room that knows you aren't drinking. Not the whole unit. One person.

Inform them prior to the event. I don't need to drink sometime tonight; I need you to have my back this time.

Your battle buddy doesn't have to be your fighting partner. Your battle companion should only be there. When one person is not imbibing with you, the dynamic changes.

The script your battle buddy will use:

• If someone says, “Come on, have one,” your battle buddy replies, "He is good.
• The next time someone asks "Why is he not drinking?" your battle buddy responds, "He has his reasons."
• When someone says, "Is he too good for us now?" your battle buddy says, "He is here, is he not?"
• You don't have to have an argument with your battle buddy. Your battle buddy simply has to block.

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THE "LIVE FREE OR DIE" TRAP

New Hampshire's state motto is on your license plate! "Live free or die" is the enemy's weapon!

He says quietly, "You can drink. No one is telling you to drink. You aren't hurting anybody.

The enemy is a liar.

Freedom isn't freedom to destroy yourself. Freedom is freedom to choose a state of abstinence. Freedom is freedom from regret. Freedom is the freedom to remember all the words you spoke yesterday.

There are many veterans in legion halls in New Hampshire. Some are sober. Most are not. You're not alone. You are not alone in wanting to stop.

The VFW Sobriety Protocol is for the New Hampshire soldier that's prepared to make true freedom the choice they make.

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THE THREE PRESSURE TRAPS THAT KILL SOBRIETY

1. "You deserve it."

You deployed. You drilled. You served. You earned a drink. The enemy takes advantage of you.

You should be healthy. You are deserving to be in this situation. Waking up without regrets is what you are entitled to. The bottle doesn't give you what you deserve.

2. "You can drink without worrying the alcohol will hurt you.

Just one. You've been a good boy or girl this week. You can handle it. The enemy uses your confidence as his weapon.

One is not one. One is the first one. The first one is followed by the second one. The second one is connected to the fifth one. The 5th one is the dark place.

3. "You're spoiling the party with all your drinking.

Your unit is in combat with the enemy. He knows you want some company rather than to be thirsty. He is aware that you would prefer to drink rather than be the odd one out.

You don't have to be the spoilsport. You're not letting the fun get to you. The unit will keep on laughing. The unit will continue to share stories. The unit will bond, but not as thoroughly. Alcohol is not a requirement to join.

"No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear." — 1 Corinthians 10:13

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THE RIDE HOME IS YOUR VICTORY LAP

The Legion Hall is to your left. The parking lot doesn't have any vehicles in it. The cold New Hampshire air is in your face. You did not drink. You survived.

It's as quiet as the drive home. The silence doesn't go alone. Venturing to silence is victory.

Tomorrow you'll get up without a hangover. All conversations are memorable. You don't need to explain yourself for saying anything. There is no need to select what to wear from bits and pieces on the night of the dance.

That is the reward. Not a drink. Not a buzz. Clarity.

Make sure to brew the Spiritual Minded Mushroom Coffee Blend for the morning after. One cup. Sit in the silence. Feel the victory.

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Conclusion

Army Reserve of NH: What to do in the Legion Hall without drinking!

The solution: the VFW Sobriety Protocol.

Three words. "I am good." The pre-game brief. The full hand. The exit strategy. The battle buddy.

The Legion's not the enemy! The enemy is pressure. The counter is the VFW Sobriety Protocol.

Live free. Stay sober. Drive home clear.

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This is the Spiritual Minded Military VFW Sobriety Protocol for the New Hampshire Army Reserve. The rounds are coming. The protocol is your answer. Fall in.

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