I'm nearly 4 months sober and I avoid all social situations that may include alcohol, although I am starting to venture out. I was around a few friends the other night who are not big drinkers. We were sitting around a nice fire and they were sipping a beer and I didn't think about it for more than a fleeting moment. My case is a bit different because to date I have not felt like I was missing out at all. My last few scary weeks drinking still loom large in my memory and I still don't know how I made it out of that. Still very motivating for me. But I realize my alone time with my AV is coming and I am ready. Thank you for your post.