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Old 02-11-2009, 02:20 PM
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gravity
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it makes me nervous getting back around them where I know there will be temptations at
If this is the case, it may be too early in your sobriety to re-connect with people that you used to drink with. There are people that I didn't spend any time with for over a year. To me, that nervousness (fear really) is a warning sign and my sobriety is of much higher priority.

I have only told a few people that I quit drinking but it's really self-evident. My family relationships and many friendships are not based on drinking so we just sort of carry on - they are happy for me and actually seem relieved. They still go out for drinks, I don't. But I think, in general, that my decision to quit drinking is not that big of a deal to anyone but me. Everyone has their own lives to live and I'm not at the centre of it.

BTW, last summer I saw Iron Maiden and I was sober. One of the best concerts I have seen in my life!
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