Is giving up drinking selfish?
HHotdog, I am with you totally. Most people I know drink too much. When I stop drinking I am deleted from their guest lists. Actually after a while AF I enjoy going out whether they drink or not but me being around them obviously makes them uncomfortable. I've also had friends who say 'we'll have a wee night when you're back on the drink'.
It is hard especially when you don't really have sober friends. I suppose these are the things I have got to persue - seeking out activities where I might meet some likeminded people.
I do believe one has to be selfish in the quest to be AF, especially in the early days. I am not going to put myself in temptations way just so I don't offend someone....they aren't going to be there to pick me up when I am in drunken or hungover despair.............
HHotdog, I am with you totally. Most people I know drink too much. When I stop drinking I am deleted from their guest lists. Actually after a while AF I enjoy going out whether they drink or not but me being around them obviously makes them uncomfortable. I've also had friends who say 'we'll have a wee night when you're back on the drink'.
It is hard especially when you don't really have sober friends. I suppose these are the things I have got to persue - seeking out activities where I might meet some likeminded people.
I do believe one has to be selfish in the quest to be AF, especially in the early days. I am not going to put myself in temptations way just so I don't offend someone....they aren't going to be there to pick me up when I am in drunken or hungover despair.............
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