Originally Posted by Carlotta

8:55 am and I am in for another sober 24 hours.

@Soberjoy: you can absolutely do it. Take your cell with you so you can log into SR in a crunch, also have an exit plan if things get too much.
It could be as simple as stepping away from the gathering for a bit and taking a walk or claiming a headache (I don't advocate lying but a little white lie in this instance cannot hurt) and going home early.
You could also make sure you have an accountability partner with you: one person you trust and who knows you have quit drinking.

we are with you