one week a lifetime to go
It is much easier when everyone knows where you stand. Members of my family drink little or not at all so I don't think I face the same challenges that you do. However, all my friends know that I am no longer drinking and that makes our social gatherings much easier. At first it was a little awkward but you just need to tough it out the first couple times and then it becomes an issue only if you make it one
. Plus, I know that at least 3 friends that have reconsidered their relationships with alcohol because of changes I made. I don't like it when they "report" to me what they did or did not drink on a particular occasion (talk about awkward!) but I'm glad they are giving thought to potential problems.
It is much easier when everyone knows where you stand. Members of my family drink little or not at all so I don't think I face the same challenges that you do. However, all my friends know that I am no longer drinking and that makes our social gatherings much easier. At first it was a little awkward but you just need to tough it out the first couple times and then it becomes an issue only if you make it one
. Plus, I know that at least 3 friends that have reconsidered their relationships with alcohol because of changes I made. I don't like it when they "report" to me what they did or did not drink on a particular occasion (talk about awkward!) but I'm glad they are giving thought to potential problems.
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