Originally Posted by
doggonecarl 
It's often suggested that in early recovery you stay away from situations where alcohol plays a major part, then you don't have to pretend to drink to met your peers' expecations.
That line from not drinking to drinking can get mighty thin. Best to not even be in a position to cross it.
I agree - but sometimes not possible to avoid... This was my sister in law's wedding and it came very early in my sobriety - first weekend, I think. I would have skipped it if I could, but it would have gone down very badly, especially as I was in the wedding party. In retrospect, it gives me strength knowing that I got through that event without drinking. Just very annoying when people assume that it's because I'm pregnant! Was tempted to scream "I'm not knocked up - I'm a raging alcoholic" - but it didn't seem like the right time or place!!