Need Your Advice - Hosting a Ladies Lunch

Hey everyone! I hope you're having a great day!

I've been dreading this day since I committed to stop drinking. Every month, several ladies get together for lunch, and wine is always part of the spread. This is my month to host. I feel ( rather correct or not) that I must have open bottles of wine because every host does. These are not "close" friends but rather neighborhood ladies who do not know of my sobriety journey.

Here's my plan - Friday, I will purchase a few bottles of wine, have them open, and then either encourage a guest to take the rest with them or dump them down the sink during clean up. Does anyone have any advice, or have you hosted and been in the same position?

Interestingly, I'm not worried about drinking any of the wine. I feel so strong and committed to my program. Also, I'm going to create a beautiful sparkling punch with fruit and herbs.

Thank you for your help, IWNDWYT!

Posted Aug 14, 2025, 12:42 AM UTC

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