Yes, I have had similar reactions. People just look at me and try to tell me that drinking at a gathering doesn't make him an alcoholic. That he works hard and having a few a night isn't a big deal.
Or they are just quiet and ignore my situation. Alcoholism is very weird socially, I'm learning.
But it IS a big deal! BEcause he just got lab work back requesting a liver ultrasound and a hepatitis test because his liver enzymes were elevated. Yea. So....wtf. I just speak my truth and if people can't handle that because they're too busy justifying their own issues with alcohol then so be it.
Hugs to you. It isn't easy. Just live your truth. Know what you know.