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Old 08-28-2017, 03:46 PM
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August252015
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Originally Posted by Gonnachange View Post
"I don't drink." should be sufficient. Last week I was hosting a party for some of my wife's out of town relatives that we don't know well. It was noticed by one of them that I was only having sparkling water as my beverage and was asked if I drank. I said, "No." and that was the end of it. No big deal and no explanation necessary.
My first sponsor told me "no is a complete sentence" and we never owe anyone an explanation. Works for me.

I personally don't mind the term alcoholic- I'm a recovering one. I am also at ease saying different variations of my story depending on the audience- no, your husband's acquaintances or those kind of folks do not need to hear my (your) whole story! Plus.....most people don't care.

Really- most people don't care if we drink or not. If they do- they might likely have a problem themselves or some other reason ABOUT THEMSELVES that is what's really going on.

Do you- do what's comfortable - and know that it is quite possible that will change with time.
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