“You’d be more fun if you drank!”
“Come on, just one!”
“It’s not gonna kill ya to have a drink.”
“Don’t be a baby!”
We’ve all had that friend (or non-friend) push and push and push us to take that shot, drink that cocktail, or have that glass of wine–but enough is enough. We don’t have to do it.
We don’t have to because we work the next day. We don’t have to because we want to stay on track with our nutrition. We don’t have to because we’re moms who have responsibilities. We don’t have to because we don’t want to pay for it. We don’t have to because we’ve got a big presentation at work the next day. We don’t have to because we have a house to clean when we get home tonight. We don’t have to because we’re in a 12-step program. We don’t have to because it gives us a headache the next day. We. Don’t. Have. To. PERIOD.
Choosing not to drink for whatever reason is reason enough.
Say it with me: Choosing not to drink for whatever reason is reason enough!
LOUDER: CHOOSING NOT TO DRINK FOR WHATEVER REASON IS REASON ENOUGH!
Remember when we compiled a list of 10 Reasons Why People Don’t Drink? Well, those reasons apply. Your reasons apply. And simply saying “no thanks” applies.
So stand tall and say it with pride, “No thanks, I’m not drinking tonight.” And move on with your #SoberNotBoring life!
Cheers,
Marnie Rae
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