Congratulations on 1 year metadude! I'm glad you have found this thread helpful. The great people have helped me a lot too.
Congratulations for staying sober for almost 8 months BlueFairy. I'm sorry about the problems your daughter is having.
Keepnitreal- Congratulations for staying sober under pressure at that party. Yes it is tough feeling embarrassed to tell your friends you will never drink again. I can understand not wanting to say never again to a friend. But sobriety is a big lifestyle change and I hope your friends know that you are just saying no to alcohol and not to them. Who knows, but down the road you could even be a role model for them.
Amp- Yes alcohol can only do harm. I can't think of a better reason to stay sober either.