Originally Posted by
whiskeyjoe 
What are the pros and cons of this?
When I quit drinking I kept quiet only for a few days but that was so I could maintain my state of mind through early recovery. I am not afraid to tell someone that I'm sober, I admit that I was an alcoholic and that I quit. Yesterday I had to tell my brother that I wasn't comfortable going to someone elses house on xmas because of the alcohol being around with people I barely knew and admitted I was uncomfortable when we went on Thanksgiving. He understood and didn't question the decision, only gave his support.
If someone wants to question me about quitting, I say let em. I quit to better my health and my life, why should I hide that? Alcoholism got the best of me and I fought back and won.