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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I definitely don’t have a drinking problem. I truly have one drink exactly and fall asleep. I can easily switch out the liquid in my glass for something non-alcoholic. I love and respect my husband, and if he thinks even one glass a  day is putting my health at risk, then I need to reevaluate my daily habit. He wants me around for as long as possible and our friend’s recent breast cancer Diagnosis really scared him. Somebody referenced a 7% increased chance of getting breast cancer if you drink alcohol, and I have no idea if that is accurate, but even if it’s a 2% chance I think it’s worth stopping to alleviate his fears. It’s coming from a place of love even though him using the word “alcoholic” was misplaced and not accurate IMO.

I appreciate the feedback here and it’s obvious that I just need to stop for a while. I will order a Mocktail when going out with my friend. Done. Thank you for the feedback. [/quote]

Thanks for checking back in, OP. I replied way upthread - didn't identify myself as sober, but after many years of alcohol addiction I have been sober for almost 16 months.

This next part is not personally directed at you, but just my experience if anyone finds it helpful or a wake up call:

I went from a glass of wine a night in my early 30's to two bottles a night in my late 40's. At the end I was starting to drink vodka instead of wine (very bad sign according to the folks in my addiction group). Like I said - this isn't directed at OP. Just posting it as an example of a habit within published limits that can into an addiction. I knew long before I would admit it to myself that I had a problem. And then when I admitted it to myself, my husband, my parents, and my kids it still took years to quit. So just be careful with your drinking people. I don't know it all by any means - I will always answer posts on this board if you post you are struggling. Happy New Year to all![/quote]

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