There's another post today that might give you some reassurance you're doing the right thing Lance
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ast-night.html
That feeling you have of missing out is AV generated. The fact is you were there, you participated, you stayed true to yourself.
Feeling awkward is normal when you re-enter society as a sober person. It's normal to feel like a third wheel for a while too.
(You're not btw - another AV tug at the heartstrings)
Sober social interaction is a skill, learned like anything else
remind yourself of where drinking took you - put yourself on solid ground again.
I missed out on a lot during my drinking years. I miss out on nothing now
I am a proud and resolute non drinker
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