Hi LKKPA
I am also new here, day 5 complete. This place is great, I admit that. People are great to bounce off and get ideas from.
Something I have noticed this week is that its not just about the physical drinking but the thoughts that go with it so can understand the feeling of loss with the activity. And the closer Christmas and NYE get, the harder it is to find lots of great things to do.
There are people out there though, that you can find who do understand and will show you other things..I have faith in that.
Take care and welcome