Quote Originally Posted by mollyka View Post
I made all those excuses to people (over a 3 year period when I TRIED to quit but never managed it for more than a few months ) in hindsight didn't want to 'confess' to something that in reality I may very well relapse and return to -- didn't want the 'oh look at her -- she told me she had a problem with the drink and there she is with a bottle of wine' sort of thing... but the day I KNEW 'this is it' --- didn't make excuses anymore -- just flat -- 'I don't drink' -- and to those who knew me before I quit -- 'I don't drink anymore' --- none of anyone else's business imo --- if we make lying excuses we are leaving the door open
I guess everyone has their own way of dealing with nosey people. If a little untruth puts a stop to the questions, then no harm done. IMVVVVVVHO of course.....