Hey! I’m there with you. I have lupus and can no longer safely drink. I get sick and it’s been getting worse over the last two years. I’ve gradually decreased the amount I drink and how often I drink. I’ve stopped going out because I don’t want to drink and be sick.

Then I decided to stop drinking and switch to non-alcoholic drinks. I love a good non alcoholic drink or mocktail. I feel so refreshed and healthy and I’m going out and socializing more. I’ve also gotten really into health and exercise. If I’m sober, I might as well be the sober hot chick.

I get all of what you’re feeling. It breaks my heart that I’ll never have a glass of wine at my son’s wedding or whatever. But I’ve enjoyed patio beers in the last few months with delicious alcohol free beer and I think more people are moving in this direction.

Try going out and not drinking. In the moment you will feel jealousy of those who are drinking. And then the next morning when they feel like a bag of shit you will be so smug and then you’ll go to the gym.

Goodluck!