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Old 04-12-2017, 04:42 AM
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August252015
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Happy birthday to your mom! Special occasions are much more special to me now that I am sober.

Dee always has good direction.

My plan would be to have something to drink always, to have an "ally" in the group (even if just someone to exchange a look or such with- for me it would be my boyfriend), excuse yourself to take a minute and go to the bathroom or whatever if you feel overstimulated/frustrated/etc - and give yourself permission to politely leave early if you start to feel disturbed.

I always remind myself that it really is just one [ ] and even if it seems like the "only" time this or that - and of course it is, in this case- it's still not worth my physical or emotional sobriety. No matter what or who is involved.

You can do it.
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