Originally Posted by
donz 
Hi again, Im 38, not sure if that is considered young!
I decided a long time ago that I have a problem with alcohol, I just needed the courage to address my issue....the culture I am surrounded in is very much a drinking culture, a single woman in Sydney with a decent income finds herself at whisky tasting functions, winery tours, wine festivals, etc....what I meant about telling other people is simply that they will know from the onset that there is something 'not right' if im not drinking and if I tell them I am an alcoholic it may very well cause offence to my friends as they may think that if I have a problem, do they?
Dry July is just an easy transition into a bigger change.
I hope I make sense, I'm not trying to be annoying, I guess I just started this thread as means to think out loud because I'm not ready to talk to anyone in person about it yet...
Donz, I am a female in Sydney, had a reasonably fast professional career. Tried sobriety since last July. Sure, some were surprised, I worked with big drinkers and it was the professional norm, functions, lunches, you name it...and I always had glass in hand myself. I told them I made a lifestyle change, for my health....you owe no one an explanation, and as time goes on, they will either stop asking, or will think it's fantastic.
Good luck, it is possible and you will find lots of tips and encouragement here on SR.