r/Teetotal • u/[deleted] • Jun 03 '25
Playing rugby as a non-drinker
I play rugby as part of a British team. Those of you that are familiar with rugby culture and British culture would know it’s very alcohol oriented. I really like my team but I’m finding not drinking excludes me from being a part of it outside of when playing on the field and training. For the other women on the team it’s a community and for me it’s just a sport. I do socialise with them and go out with them but it’s clear I’m the odd one out. I’m also the only woman of colour on all white team. Any tips, should I just accept being a weirdo and just take it as my sport and not look for community with them?
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u/Huzzzer11 Jun 04 '25
You're not a weirdo at all, everyone is different and if they can't accept you for that then the problem is with them. You're not doing anything wrong by not drinking, and you shouldn't feel ashamed at all.