Hi AceyMack
I needed up one of the most public drunks you could think of - I was *that guy* in the neighbourhood....unwashed, stumbling, talking and laughing to myself...mums would herd their kids away from me.
Noone remembers me that way anymore - or if they do, they never mention it.
I've done a lot of rehabilitate my self and my reputation since then.
Try not to let your fear get the best of you...it's who you are now that counts.
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