We gotta separate our work lives from our social lives, I can't remember a job I've had where people didn't go out for after work drinks, have nights out, even down to something casual as a Xmas night out or get together, and so the inevitable culture of drinking, or being asked to be part of certain activities involving being around alcohol, will crop up in some shape or form.
So it's how we deal with it is important, and that can be as simple as "I'm heading home" or "no thank you" . . . unfortunately though in our Sober journey at some point the rubber needs to hit the road and decisions have to be taken regardless of what other people think, eventually leading to those people realising there's a fundamental change in us, that we don't now drink or get involved in certain activities anymore, we can't hid the decision so fundamental in who we were forever.
But it does get easier the more we make those decisions, as we revolutionise our lives to one that embraces Sobriety!!
You can do this!!
