Originally Posted by
pattyj 
I am 5 months sober. I have been around alcohol a couple of times, most recently on a cruise with the family. My sponsor has invited me to a concert at a bar in about a month. I haven't been to a bar since before I quit. I know that we can't completely escape alcohol and need to slowly start to be around it. What are your thoughts on going to a bar at 5 months sober?
I believe, in general, if we have a legitimate reason for being some where alcohol is, it is okay to go there - often times I would take someone from the program just to be sure. You'll be okay. You can always leave before the end of it if you have to and might want to make sure your sponsor understands your need to have an "escape" should you want one. Just a suggestion. And you'll be with your sponsor.
There is no bottle in the sky waiting to fall over and get us drunk. Always remember - if you don't drink, you can't get drunk......