Originally Posted by
doggonecarl 
No one is saying be a hermit, and no one is saying forever. But it is wise, in early recovery, to avoid the places that we frequented as drinkers, avoided alcohol centric activities, and found sober places, sober events, and eventually sober friends.
When you are established in your recovery, you will find that these activities bother you less, or you'll find them less interesting and will find other things to do.
Thanks, I gotta keep reminding myself that things will get better if I don't drink ever. I know more than ever I can't control the negative affect alcohol has on my me physically, mentally, spiritually, socially and financially. None of the people I drank with or drinking alone is worth the hell that the bottle brought to my life. I am going to have to put some effort into finding sober associates and activities...bottom line. Most of all I have to be patient with while doing it. I gotta problem with instant gratification...Im realizing this.