Originally Posted by
froscow 
how long did you guys wait in your sobriety before going out to social events/parties?
i'm a little over 9 months sober and i'm supposed to be going to my xmas staff party next week. it'll be the first time in my 9 months going out to a social event like this and i'm a little nervous. i'd feel a lot better just not going..and i very well might do that. but something also tells me i can't just shelter myself and avoid events like this for the rest of my life. any tips?
I was 8 months sober 3 years ago and relapsed during a social outing, no warning, no intentions to drink, just did it. I would also be careful, the darn beast can be sneaky and it's just not worth it. Who knows how long it will take for one to be ready....if your already nervous, I would say...maybe not ready?