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How to maintain cultural abstinence practices in social groups

I'm the only one in my friend group who doesn't drink alcohol for cultural reasons and every social event revolves around bars and I'm tired of explaining why I can't just have one beer.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Cultural practices that limit participation in dominant social rituals can create chronic isolation and defensive fatigue.

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