Nov 04, 2008 13:24
I am really offended that my friends assume that if I'm not drinking its because I *have to* drive.
I drive because I choose to drive, and anyone who has known me long enough should know that from time to time I go on dry spells of not drinking, because I don't want to or just don't feel the need.
So if I ask for non-alcoholic options it's not because I have to drive, its because I don't want to drink.
Lately I've been reflecting on my behavior of what I'm like when I'm drunk and, well, there's nothing to be proud of there. For example, earlier in the year I told a guy I was interested in the same story 6 or 7 times in the same night because i drank a bottle of vodka and can't remember who I've told what.
Most of all, I'm not drinking because I don't want to mask how I'm feeling right now with alcohol. That might end in disaster.
I hope you understand, but I'm sure most of you won't.
social,
friends,
sobriety,
life