Hi Everyone. My housemates are throwing a party tonight, and yes, I could just leave the house and go somewhere else, but I've decided to stay instead. Many of the people coming over are my friends, and though there will be beer and wine, I'm going to rely on my 20 days sobriety and drink tea and juice and try to have a good time.
It will be one of life's tests, so if you could keep me in your thoughts, I'd really appreciate that.
It brings up an issue though: How do people handle going out to, or hosting, parties where there will be alcohol? My plan is to have fun non-alcoholic drinks on hand, lean on my friends who know that I have quit, and to simply ask my HP for help if I need it.
An AA person once told me: If you go to a shoe store enough times, you'll buy a pair of shoes. (i.e. If you go to a bar or a party, you'll eventually drink). But I don't want to cut off my friends, and I also don't want to live a life of avoidance.
Any thoughts or discussions would be much appreciated. Thanks!
