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Keepnitreal as I was driving up the hill I decided that I was going to party. Then I thought HALT. I realized I felt lonely because I had been isolating myself the past week. I called my GF and just asked how she was doing and chatted for awhile while I was sitting in my driveway. We didn't talk about alcohol, just kids, work, etc.... I went in the house and thanked my higher power, posted on the gratitude thread, and just relaxed the rest of the weekend with no further cravings!
KIR - What a powerful story! I really appreciate you sharing how reaching out to your friend helped you get through a tough craving.