“Drinking has so become the norm that those of us who choose not to, whether for a day or a lifetime, set ourselves apart from the crowd. If someone asks and I attempt to give an honest answer as to why I don’t drink─because I’m trying to lose weight, because it makes me feel out of control, because I feel like I’m a better person when I don’t drink─they often hear my responses as accusations, like I’m saying there’s something wrong with them for drinking, when nothing could be further from the truth… I’ve discovered that I may not always like the person I am sober, but grappling with her, facing her with all her flaws and insecurities, is preferable for me than trying to blot them out with another vodka cran.”
- Rachel Kramer Bussel

Do what feels good in your heart and makes sense in your head. The New Year period is a good time for reflections.

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