Horselover -
GOOD FOR YOU!!! Look how far we've come in this time, huh?
You know me - I *love* just up and saying it - because I'm an alcoholic' and watch the look on their faces. Because I almost always follow it with 'hey, just because *I* shouldn't drink doesn't mean *you* don't have to! *I'm the one with the problem, not you!'
which always makes people relax then.
but -
I don't have a SO or a hubby that could be harmed by my saying that, either.
We, each of us, in time, find our 'way of grace' when asked why we're not drinking.
You're finding yours. Way to go!!!