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Old 03-02-2010, 11:49 AM
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ghal
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Location: Raleigh NC
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I believe this in where you really find out who your real friends are. First, you really need to educate them on what you are trying to accomplish and that this is a life or death situation for you, because it is. Then , I would be honest and explain to her that you value her friendship and you want to keep it but in no way can Alcohol be a part of it. If she is your real friend, she will make the changes needed. It's also helpful if she were to read up on Alanon and maybe go to a meeting depending on how close you two are. At the end of the day, you must put recovery before anything else and that includes ending alleged friendships if neceesary. One my best friends wasn't sure how to deal with it and would say things or invite me places until I had the talk with him. he now knows and our families still get together for the same events we did in the past but he understand smy life situation better
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