46, Female, Miami, US

My first experience was in High School. It was a positive one because I was so nervous that I drank very little and was ok… watching others around me get so drunk that they lost control was a warning to not do the same. I quickly learned that if I felt that I had had too much, I needed to find a friend I could trust to stay with and help me until I was feeling better and/or get me home safely. I drink socially but have cut back because I have found I sleep better when I avoid alcohol.