We're releasing our first album today, give it a spin - https://xchokex.bandcamp.com/

Also, if you ever wanted to check out Eastern Europe, the straight edge scene in Sofia, Bulgaria is on the rise and shows are worth seeing!

I’m sick of acting a fool. I am sick of being 22 & a loser. I was using drinking & marijuana under the guise of self-medication. 10/29/24 is my edge date. I was at a show the other day and I told a friend of mine who’s edge that being straight edge is the coolest thing in the world I just wasn’t sure it was for me. Upon further introspection and how I want my life to turn out I have to do this, I want to do this. I gotta do it for myself.

Sorry for the melodrama this has just been a long time coming.

I'm Jay. I've been edge since early this year. Prior to becoming straight edge, all my life I wasn't really a drinker, smoker or whatever. I drank and smoked out of curiostiy, I even thought about drinking for fun at one point, but I fell back, It never stood out to me as a way of having fun. I deal with severe anxiety, even though I've gotten better at controlling it a lot of the time. Now my sister, she drinks, occasionally though. She would sometimes ask me to take on sip, usually I would say no. A few days ago, we were just chatting for a bit while I was playing Overwatch. She knows I'm straight edge, but she told me, "look this straight edge thing isn't working, at least take one sip of this booze" I declined once again. But then later that day, suddenly (I don't know what it was, I probably had something to do with some cake snack I ate, it was too sweet) I started having a severe anxiety attack. I tried drinking some water, because it normally soothed my mood, that didn't work. I didn't know what was up. Then I started thinking about what my sister had said about drinking some liquor, and this is where I was going to break edge. I told her I'm going to take one sip to calm myself down, but she told me it would take a long time for the liquor to come or something like that. Since i'm not too much of a all-nighter guy, I decided to fall asleep. And just like that I changed my mind. I decided to stick to my guns no matter what. I guess I can say, i'm a loyal person when it comes to the things I like or I'm committed to, like being drug free in life, hell my and social media handle is drugfreeidiot. It has changed my life thanks to life experience and CM Punk (i'm a pro wrestling fan), well at least one of the things that's changed my life besides discovering Stoicism thanks to YouTube's random recommendation system. So yeah, stick to your guns. Be a drug free idiot.

Oh and by the way, me and sister don't have any problems with each other, we're very close.

I've been wanting to buy an XX-Rated, but everytime I've looked on their website over the past month they've been sold out. Did they discontinue it? Has anyone bought one from them recently?

Edit: I'm pretty sure this issue is that I'm in Canada, and for whatever reason the Canadian Swatch website doesn't have the XX-Rated. Thanks for all the input! Looks like I'll either have to wait or get one from e-bay or something

Hi I've created a collaborative discord server to promote straight edge culture and healthy living ( rollerblading , hiking ect) if your interested I will pm you a invite link

Edit here's the link https://discord.gg/ctDt5WMM i didn't realize so many people would want to join

Went to some friends Halloween get together. This group always drinks, but I don’t care. It’s easy enough to avoid any open drinks offered to me. I see some banana pudding (my weakness) by the snacks. Grab a big serving, take a bite, tastes like dog shit. At first I’m thinking “rotting bananas?” But then it dawns on me. I ask where they got it, they say “Don’t eat that!!!” bc obv they all know I’m edge. The fucking banana pudding had alcohol in it. Of all things, I accidentally consumed alcohol through BANANA PUDDING. I know an accidental bite shouldn’t be considered an edge break, but it’s still frustrating. Friends apologized and joked about it for a bit then moved on. It’s not a huge deal, but it kind of knocked the wind out of my sails. The worst part? I accidentally broke edge while wearing a TWITCHING TONGUES SHIRT. I’M A FUCKING EDGE BREAKER. (not really lol) Any similar stories? Ever accidentally had something on the no no list?

I’ve been smoking weed since I was about 12. In the past year I’ve been really disgusted with my habits and unhealthy lifestyle. I’ve always loved straightedge bands, Floorpunch, Harms Way, Have Heart, etc. Straightedge has been in the back of my mind for years and I have officially claimed edge. I just wanted to post on here and let anyone who might be struggling with their lifestyle know that it’s never too late to turn things around. I look forward to my years ahead of saving money, living life sober, and being my true self. I’m done using drugs as a crutch and I’ve never been more ready to make the changes.

Can I still claim to be straightedge? Im 28 and from Ukraine. I listen to hardcore, punk, and metalcore. Throughout my conscious life, I have rarely used alcohol for pleasure, only in moments of emotional pain and depression. Last year, I was sure that l could stay sober until the end of my life. l made a promise to myself to stop drinking and to follow the straight edge lifestyle, as it aligns with my worldview.

After seven months, I relapsed. This happened due to the loss of a family member in the war, as well as issues related to mental health and the war. Now, l want to make the commitment to myself again to live the straight edge way. I feel deeply ashamed of my relapse; I feel disgusted with myself when l remember it. The use of drugs and alcohol completely contradicts my worldview. Back then, I wanted to die, but now l want to live as straight edge. Can I have another chance?

I am not looking for support or sympathy, just an honest answer. I understand that being straight edge is а personal choice, and it's essential to bе honest with oneself when choosing this path. However, І would like to know if, in theory, the community could still accept me?

Going to a wedding ina few hours and am slightly freaked out about this. I want something I can hold in my hand that looks like a drink.

Hey guys, I’m new here. I just wanted to share my thoughts.☺️

I remember promising, together with a few people when I was in elementary school, that I was never going to use any drugs. In seventh grade, that promise kind of “strengthened” because I saw so many young people abusing drugs. They had parties every weekend and made awful choices when drunk (like cheating and fighting). A few of them even drank at school, came to school drunk, or snuck in drinks. I watched from the sidelines as someone struggled with nicotine addiction (I didn’t know that then, but now I do). I also felt anxious if anyone from my close circle used anything. I’m not going into detail about my childhood, but I can tell you that it wasn’t that bad, just uncomfortable. Maybe because I was very sensitive and picked up on a lot of triggers. Anyone who drank instantly became more unreliable for me. After my first relationship, my ex-partner started to try using drugs. During another relationship, my partner would lie to me about drinking and other stuff. I didn’t control his drug use, but I just didn’t like it. I don’t know about him now. Also, one person I made the childhood promise with broke it a few times. I was a little surprised because I remember her being the one making the promise. But it was just a childhood thing, so whatever.

Though it feels like a childhood thing, I’m still holding on to that promise. I’ve tried alcohol a few times when offered, but no other drugs. I don’t see the point in any of them, nor do I want to rely on anything. Some people probably think that this is “nothing” because I’m under the legal drinking age. But I like to think that I could if I wanted to, but I don’t because I just don’t. In my teenage years, young people usually seek the approval of others. It can be difficult to balance your own values with others' opinions of you.

My crucial belief is that my body is sacred. It’s like a sacred temple, and I can’t let any toxins inside it. Drugs are toxins; they don’t have access to my body. It may sound a little bit ridiculous now that I write it down. I also think that relying on something just to keep you happy when you can’t be happy within yourself is not great. The process and all of it is just not a good image in my head. Even though I haven't had situations where I've been under a lot of peer pressure, I think I'm strong enough to stand up for my beliefs. I believe what I do is cool, and no one can make me think otherwise. ☺️

Could I please get some recs for straightedge bands like Weekend Nachos? Cheers

Ok, don't get too excited... but still:

Jack Johnson was interviewed by Rick Rubin for Rubin's podcast about a year ago and one of the things he talked about was how he got into music in the first place. Around 45 minutes into the conversation, Johnson tells a story about how he was driving with his mate, and they were listening to the only good radio station around, but, due to the mountains or something, the radio signal would cut off in some parts of the road they travelled, and when Waiting Room by Fugazi came on they had to stop on the side of the road, because they didn't want to the song to cut off - when it finished playing, they decided to form a band, and in the beginning they were essentially a Minor Threat cover band. He then talks a bit about how the punk DIY ethic influenced his career, how he never signed a multi-record deal, released all but one of his own records, has his friends working on management, videos and everything else.

I loved hearing all that, because not only I know he's doing good work with his environmental campaigns, but his first 2-3 records served as a very healthy playlist antidote (both musically and lyrically) to a lot of the stuff I was banging my head to around then (and I saw him in 2005 in London, but wish I knew he was playing the freaking Borderline in 2002!).

Just wondering what everyone else’s opinion on this is. Are you still straight edge if you do ketamine therapy?

I think yes, as being medicated is different than self-medicating. But I’m curious to hear other thoughts!

i don't know if this has been asked before, but i am curious to read different opinions. personally, i think steroids break edge, but let me know what you think

what are some of the best edge related mosh calls?

mine is:

"To be this way, I don't have to try People like you remind me why Straight edge til I fucking die"

Sorry if this may come across as a stupid question lol. I’m just a little confused.

I wanna make a few straightedge shirts, what are some empowering and fighting phrases or paragraphs I could put on them?

Hello everybody. I got curious if there was a straight edge community on Reddit and I am pleasantly surprised. I’m a 19 year old college student and I’ve been proud to call myself straight edge since I was 10. I’ve always had an aversion to alcohol and smoking and drug since I was young because my mother smoked and drank. I hate seeing the control it has over people, and upon learning about straight edge I loved the loved the culture, ideals and the people almost instantly. Happy to meet you all.

I just released a new track and I'm giving away free downloads on Bandcamp til' the end of the year. Hmu.

https://youtu.be/vYnc-mrOnpQ?si=MYEg02tXIEhBn5EX

I'm about to release tons of acoustic tracks next.

Wishing you all well.

Thanks, straightedge!

So, I arrived in Korea 2 months ago and being straight edge I was very worried. I’m here for university and I was afraid that I would be pressured into drinking… sure, many people have tried to get me to drink but I’ve got thick skin and won’t ever give in to the urge. But mainly, being here has given me a much greater appreciation of being straight edge.

I’ve always loved to sing and dance so clubbing is something that I love to do. At first whenever I went clubbing, my friends would insist that I drink but I declined and had a blast while completely sober. Now, after having gone clubbing so many times, everyone I know wants me to go clubbing with them every time. They love that I don’t give a shit and have more energy than basically anyone else in the club while being completely sober.

This has given me a completely new appreciation for edge. I realize just how much people rely on alcohol to have fun… but I can have more fun, dance more, and sing shitty pop songs with way more passion and energy than anyone else even though I’m completely sober. People don’t even seem to realize that relying on alcohol for having fun is not natural. They seem to just justify it as some people need alcohol to have fun. But, nobody needs alcohol to have fun, you just begin to rely on it without even realizing it.