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i am right there with you on this. i am trying to figure out how to negotiate these type of situations as well. right now my focus is on the purity of my body because i find that when my body is pure i have more energy, my mind is clear, and i experience more joy and happiness. i find that beer sets me back on this. i am also trying to teach myself how to not rely on alcohol to "set me free" which i have done for so long. however, i still love to go out and have fun and it seems alcohol is everywhere.

i think you kind of made a sacrifice for your friends and that is a very nice thing. i think you are well on your way to achieving your goal of "no beer" and you will get there eventually.

have you ever tried faking it? like with a tonic and lime or cranberry and soda, or something like that? so that it looks like you are drinking but you are not. that works for me sometimes.

anyway, i know what you mean. it is tough. let me know if you come up with some sort of genius plan.

good luck,
foo