I stayed home - my entire social life and social circle was focused on booze.
I needed time to put clear distance between that life and the life I wanted to build.
I wasn't a hermit - I did non alcohol related stuff - went out for coffee, to the movies, took walks etc etc, but I waited a while before putting myself in tougher situations until I knew noone or no situation could sway my resolve.
Those few weeks and weekends were a pretty good investment.
we have a weekend support thread here too
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...il-2013-a.html
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