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HealthQuitting Alcohol
#RI-6aed5119·3 months ago·
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Lookback: 5 years

“Quit drinking for health and personal reasons”

Shared 5-year sobriety with friends, felt unacknowledged and hurt by their responses

What I wish I knew
"How to handle unsupportive reactions from loved ones"
If I could tell you one thing
"Celebrate milestones privately if public recognition isn't forthcoming"
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Positive or neutral outcome.
Would make the same decision again.
SettledMixedSevere

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