Absolutely the same! I never understood peer pressure when I was younger, my parents didn't seem to believe me when I said I didn't want to drink just because everyone else was, but I genuinely didn't feel the need to join in unless I wanted to.
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Sarah is a UK-based writer with an MSc in Psychology. She writes about mental health & Neurodiversity. She is also the Owner and Editor of The Blade & Beyond.
Thank you, Sarah. Yes, sometimes people who drink alcohol can react badly if you tell them you don't drink. It seems to be such an accepted part of socialising. For some people, it's like you've told them that you no longer want to wear any clothes.
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