Need Inspiration
know that some of my best friends have told me I don't have a problem with drinking when I know very well I do. I think some of them were worried if I said I had a problem then maybe they did too. I assured them that was not the case, that they didn't have the same repurcussions I did and just because it was a problem for me didn't mean it had to be a problem for them. For the ones who don't drink and thought I was fine, I think I either I hid it from them better than I thought, they were just trying to be kind, or they just really don't understand that I can't stop when I start. Either way, I think if they really love you and you explain it is a serious problem for YOU, they will be supportive and get on board. It doesn't mean I expect my drinking friends to not drink around me, but just to be respectful of my choices and be supportive. Two of my friends always drinks Odouls when out around drinkers and that works for her and him. I have not yet decided what I am going to do yet.... Last night and tonight I am going with water as an option but Friday at a dinner party I am seriously contemplating NA wine. Not sure yet. My cover right now is that I am quiting drinking for a month so that I can stop smoking, so I may not feel that out of place with it. (Only a very few of my closest and most trusted friends know that I think I am an alchoholic at this point.)
know that some of my best friends have told me I don't have a problem with drinking when I know very well I do. I think some of them were worried if I said I had a problem then maybe they did too. I assured them that was not the case, that they didn't have the same repurcussions I did and just because it was a problem for me didn't mean it had to be a problem for them. For the ones who don't drink and thought I was fine, I think I either I hid it from them better than I thought, they were just trying to be kind, or they just really don't understand that I can't stop when I start. Either way, I think if they really love you and you explain it is a serious problem for YOU, they will be supportive and get on board. It doesn't mean I expect my drinking friends to not drink around me, but just to be respectful of my choices and be supportive. Two of my friends always drinks Odouls when out around drinkers and that works for her and him. I have not yet decided what I am going to do yet.... Last night and tonight I am going with water as an option but Friday at a dinner party I am seriously contemplating NA wine. Not sure yet. My cover right now is that I am quiting drinking for a month so that I can stop smoking, so I may not feel that out of place with it. (Only a very few of my closest and most trusted friends know that I think I am an alchoholic at this point.)
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