Hey Chal,

Totally can identify where you are coimng from. Friday - friends started emailing me asking me if I was going out...................... and when I responded "no" think I'm gonna lay off of the bars for awhile...................I got a myriad of unique responses. I am sorry that your boyfriend stood you up; I hope that he will become more supportive in the future. Hopefully your sobriety will become contagious.

By the way Happy Birthday!!!!!!!

Sounds like your parents are supportive. Your mom sounds like mine. She loves me and won't say much but when I decided to give up the bottle she has been quietly, humorously, and not overly supportive. My dad simply said, "I am very proud of you young lady".

I want you to know that I am sincerely floored by your ability to handle that situation very well with the sprite. And to find out you live in Party Central - what an accomplishment you have made!

AN INCREDIBLE ACCOMPLISHMENT! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! WOW!