What are your best responses for when people ask-
Why are you not drinking anymore?
You not having a drink tonight?
Awk one wont hurt.
Just have one.
You're no fun!
So you're NEVER drinking again? (Horrified/shocked face)
I wouldnt say I was addicted to alcohol, family/friends are all big drinkers so I fitted in well without appearing to drink too much. Although I am the butt of the wine jokes as they all know I like(d!!!) my wine so they'll be shocked/not believe it's going to last. They can be quite scathing of non drinkers, laugh off serious things like harm done through drinking and always pushing each other to drink or drink more. And I was there laughing and encouraging too! But lockdown had increased my drinking and made me re evaluate.
I need a response that doesnt appear holier than though/high and mighty. Also one that stops probing questions!
I have given up alcohol for physical and mental health reasons. Day 25.
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Help! What do you say when you've given up alcohol that's not just a temporary excuse?
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bettydaviseyes1 · 14/06/2020 09:58
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