When one woman (37f) decided to host a game night at her house, she never imagined it would lead to a full-blown friendship feud! With a history of alcoholism in her family, she’s maintained a strict no-alcohol policy in her home for 15 years. But when it was her turn to host the monthly game night, not everyone was on board with her alcohol-free rules.
The No-Alcohol Rule
The Monthly Game Night
Her Turn to Host
Not Everyone Agrees
Accusations Fly
Her Response
The Argument Escalates
Taking Sides
Considering Withdrawing
Cultural Norms
Defending Her Boundaries
Her Struggle with Alcohol
Her Alcohol-Free Sanctuary
The Fear of Slipping
Finding Her Safe Place
The Great Game Night Debate vs.
As the argument over her no-alcohol rule at game night continues, friends are taking sides and tensions are rising. Some argue that she’s defying cultural norms by not allowing alcohol at her event, while others defend her right to set boundaries in her own home. The woman at the center of the controversy fears that allowing alcohol in her home could threaten her hard-won sobriety. With her safe space on the line, will she stand her ground or give in to the pressure?
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