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Addiction & Recovery

BradBo

(701 posts)

12. You don't hear this point of view often.

Reply to bif (Original post)

Tue May 30, 2023, 10:06 AM

May 2023

Non drinkers do suffer in silence when they cannot leave an event like that. I rarely drink at social occasions. It always seems to be about having to drive since my wife always wants me to drive home. Makes it easy but it is annoying sometimes and highly boring after a few hours.

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Survived a two-week vacation in the UK. [View all] bif May 2023 OP

Congratulations, I understand what you went through, and what an accomplishment it is Walleye May 2023 #1

Way to stay strong! Hope22 May 2023 #2

I hear you. They all likely suffered a headache in the morning, while you were singing a tune... Joinfortmill May 2023 #3

welcome back Tetrachloride May 2023 #4

... sprinkleeninow May 2023 #5

That is amazing. Your kids, wife and so forth, didn't support you? 3Hotdogs May 2023 #6

My wife and kids do support me. bif May 2023 #16

But we go though it and we come out as strong and stronger. Good on you! marble falls May 2023 #7

How did you like York? Applan May 2023 #8

It's one of my favorite cities in England. bif May 2023 #15

Congratulations h2ebits May 2023 #9

Fortitude! LatteLady May 2023 #10

The pressure to join can be relentless. halfulglas May 2023 #11

A med I take requires alcohol avoidance. People spooky3 May 2023 #13

Early research suggests confirmation of intuitive logic...legal cannabis means less consumption. Alexander Of Assyria May 2023 #17

people also assume you're 'missing out on the fun' stopdiggin May 2023 #18

You don't hear this point of view often. BradBo May 2023 #12

Well done! ChazInAz May 2023 #14

Congrats! Wife retired and you graduated! Was a tough oral examination you passed w flying colours.n Bernardo de La Paz May 2023 #19

You have a lot to be proud of! Marthe48 May 2023 #20

Brits love drinking heavily IronLionZion May 2023 #21

Congratulations, you did amazingly well wendyb-NC May 2023 #22

WELL DONE! Skittles May 2023 #23

Congratulations ..very late, but my hat is off to you Stuart G Jun 2023 #24

Thank You for Posting & Sharing With Us...K and R You Prevailed!!!!and you are totally correct..... Stuart G Jun 2023 #25