I found it such a HUGE relief to stop hiding stuff and just be honest, it truly changed my life for the better and was a big step in my recovery. There were people in my life who "got it" and were super happy and supportive. there were lots of other people who would like to see me continue drinking so that they didn't feel uncomfortable getting hammered around me.
Now the phrases "I don't drink" and "I am going to a meeting" are just as common place to everyone around me as "I am going to grab some ice cream"
