You did fantastic!! You did great to stick to your guns! I am in your same boat, have not told many people about my alcohol problem. And although my husband knows that my drinkinghas really been bothering me, I have not told him that I'm staying sober. And amen on your statement that you've decided to not drink and that's all that matters! You're exactly right.
Very funny, I too was asked why I wasn't drinking, and I said I was trying to lose weight. The "friend" told me that's because I drink beer, if I just drank Vodka with water, I'd be fine.