I'm just so freaking TIRED of feeling like I have to explain myself all the time. Like, why is it so hard for some people to grasp that 'no thanks, I don't drink' is a complete sentence? I don't need to elaborate on my life story or justify my choices to anyone! It's beyond frustrating when you're trying to stay strong and then you get those sideways glances or the 'are you sure?' comments. UGH. It's like a constant battle sometimes, not just with myself but with the world around me. My recovery is MINE and it's a huge deal to me, so I wish people would just respect that without making it feel like a weird thing. We're doing something incredible here, and we shouldn't have to apologize for it. Keep going strong everyone!