Originally Posted by
cambie03 
I feel a little selfish saying I can't go but yeah, sounds like the temptation just won't be worth it.
Sometimes, we need to be selfish.
I wouldn't have become an alcoholic if I had had the confidence to be selfish on occasion. Instead I insisted on trying to do/be everything for my family until there was nothing left to give. Saying 'No' has been a crucial part of my recovery.