View Poll Results: Do you tell people you are in recovery? or sober?
Yes
23
35.38%
No
6
9.23%
If I have too
14
21.54%
If I know them
22
33.85%
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Do you tell people you are in recovery or sober?
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Join Date: Sep 2007
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I personally don't find the need to tell anyone I am an alcoholic. Sure my husband and family knows but I rarely use the word. For me its just another label. When drinking comes up I just say no thanks...if people ask why I say "I gave it up" or "me and booze don't mix." My personal struggles with alcohol are just that...personal.
Helping Others, Helps Me
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: North Dakota
Posts: 481
Originally Posted by bugsworth 
I personally don't find the need to tell anyone I am an alcoholic. Sure my husband and family knows but I rarely use the word. For me its just another label. When drinking comes up I just say no thanks...if people ask why I say "I gave it up" or "me and booze don't mix." My personal struggles with alcohol are just that...personal.
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 4,682
I told everyone to protect myself and also to see who my real friends are...also some work colleagues and my boss. If someone i didnt know offered me a drink i would tell them that i don't drink anymore, then if they ask why i will tell them. I certainly would never hide it whatever the situation...jobs, friends, SO are easily replaced self respect and esteem are not IMO.
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: North Dakota
Posts: 481
Originally Posted by yeahgr8
jobs, friends, SO are easily replaced self respect and esteem are not IMO.
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Canada
Posts: 729
Originally Posted by MagicMan08
Yes, No, If they Need to Know, If I know em
It seems some people have this bad idea of who an alcoholic or someone in recovery is.
Me, I see it as overcoming a great life obstacle. Like slaying a dragon...
It seems some people have this bad idea of who an alcoholic or someone in recovery is.
Me, I see it as overcoming a great life obstacle. Like slaying a dragon...
I tell everyone who asks, inquires or even hints. I am freaking proud of my sobriety!
Funny thing is only another alcoholic cares
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