Oh and to Gracie Lou. U make a lot of valid points but I have put these plans in place because I have made the decision to stop drinking and stay sober. I just thought it might help my along the way in my first weeks of sobriety to keep myself busy and out of trouble. It is a big deal missing these events I have been looking forward to for so long. But I know I will have to avoid these situations for awhile until I gain more confidence in myself and my decision making.. But I will attend AA sometime again soon. I never thought about what would happen if nobody went to help others. I just didn't think I would have much to offer somebody else seeing as I only have a week of sobriety under my belt at this time. But I guess we ALL have something to offer. I spend hours of each day on here listening to others stories and to remind myself of why I want to live a sober life. And I am so happy to hear the perspectives of my all of you, who have done it. THANK YOU.