I am 4 months sober and during these 4 months I never avoided places that involved liquor. My wife still drinks everyday so alcohol is always in the house. We still go to bars at least once a week.
I do not want to drink. 27 years of daily drinking took a toll on my mind, body and spirit.
Avoiding places and people that are involved with alcohol will not keep you sober. If you really don't want sobriety you will drink. I want sobriety and sanity - I will stay sober no matter how much alcohol is in front of me.
Tonight I am going to a reverse raffle at my church. I have been going to this event every year for many years. In the past I would make sure I got there as soon as the bar opened so I could suck down as much free booze as possible.
Tonight I look forward to the nice dinner, the conversations with family and friends, and everything else. My focus will not be on the booze - like in the past.