But then again, I feel like if the above-referenced best friend, or even my family, were to want to hang out this weekend, I feel very confidently that I could safely go out with them, have a couple of drinks SOCIALLY, and go back to being this normal self the next day that i have recently found, with no problems.
Do not get complacent! You are still in the VERY early stages of sobriety. You may think you could have one or two drinks and stop, but the truth is, that is a lie. Sure it might work a few times, but it will not last.
This is you addictive voice trying to sabotage your decision to stop drinking. Do not let it deceive you.