Originally Posted by Thumpalumpacus

The fact that you posted this here means to me that you think you belong here.

Sobriety doesn't seem like a straight-up rocket-shoot to me -- it's not like they do the countdown and send you off and there, everything's fixed.

A couple of weeks ago I was in the chat meeting on Friday night and the topic was persistence. We each need to remember that word. Just because we faltered doesn't mean we should throw in the towel,
any more than stubbing our toe means we should stop the hike. Persistence. Internal discipline, motivation, and the refusal to accept what has been heretofore the norm.

You should be here. And you should yourself be proud of being here. Take a hand up, get back on your feet, and let's walk a little more.



Hiya Nic, if I were in your shoes I'd simply say, "no thanks, I've decided to stop drinking" and if any awkward questions get asked, tell the person that you'll be happy to discuss it at another, more appropriate time.