Telling everyone you're an alcoholic without telling everyone you're an alcoholic

I'm glad I told my family, friends and coworkers that I felt pain when I drank, stopped, and now I no longer feel pain. It's the easiest way I've gotten everyone off my back and for future jarrings. Pain doesn't have to be detailed, but everyone can relate. How do you say "no?"

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It is easy. I just say I don't drink. I don't give a reason usually. If people do ask a reason. I say for health reasons. I don't put labels on things. I just choose not to drink anymore plain and simple.=)

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HOW honest open willing

I had stopped drinking in public a long time ago (2000), so that part is easy for me. My family and friends don’t even ask. Guess I should be grateful for that.

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Once your done saying "yes" then it becomes the only answer left.

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