At around 6 months I went to a sports bar with one friend to watch a football game that I could not get at the house. It was the first time I ventured into any establishment that even resembled a pub.
At close to a year, I will go to restaurants but not to taverns - period.
Tonight I went to an open air music venue for a couple hours. Met up with some other sober friends and had a great time. Many folks around were drinking - it was fine.
I left myself an exit strategy in the unlikely event I need to split in a hurry.........
The point is, for me if I was going to succeed I had to make whatever changes necessary to remove myself from potential problem situations. I became willing to do whatever it took for me to stop. Nothing is too drastic initially,
Slowly I am gaining some confidence in my sobriety. I have tools in place when needed. But I am still careful!!
You'll get there, keep coming back!!