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The Mediocre Black Woman's avatar

Shayla, thank you for sharing this post. I stopped a couple of days ago. Actually the day before my birthday. And I had anxiety at the restaurant but then I asked for mocktails, pulled my earbuds out and it really helped. I appreciate all of these tips because I am entering a tough social setting soon. Open Bar at a wedding. I asked to be one of the drivers because I will not drink and drive and now I have some other tools from you. The thing I was most concerned about was people asking why I’m not drinking. So I have the DD thing and now I have for health reasons if they keep pushing. Thank you 🙏🏾

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Willie's avatar

Excellent article. I concur. I have been sober 35 years.

God Bless you

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