But I do feel very much in the minority with this decision which is sometimes upsetting. I have received so much support for other lifestyle changes I have made but people are strangely silent when it comes to my choosing to reduce my risk of recurrence by not drinking. ??
You're not alone.
A few years ago, I met the founder of Hello Sunday Morning. This is an Australian online community for people who want to change their relationship with alcohol. He founded this community as a result of his own desire to stop drinking so much. We talked a lot about how family and friends were not supportive, how difficult it is for people to accept when a person doesn't drink, and how they will try to sabotage your efforts. The community is full of stories like that.