Notwonderful

I already know the answer, but I guess it helps to get things out of my head and written down. On Friday I'm due to go out with the mum's from my child's school for a meal. I didn't want to go initially, but faced a fair bit of pressure to go from them and I've already skipped 3 nights out with them. Now the date is getting closer, I'm feeling uncomfortable. I'm approaching 14 months sober, and drinking is one million per cent out of the question. I have been rigourously selfish this past year, enjoying time with my loved ones and closest friends. It's more the uncomfortable feelings I have, being in a situation with people I don't know very well, whilst they all get merry and the inevitable questions I'll face. One has already joked that she'll spike me when I said I didn't drink. I know what to do, a cosy night in with the loved ones and a take away. Thanks for reading.

biminiblue

Good call. I wouldn't go either.

SoberLeigh

Very good decision, Notwonderful.

Well done.

Your night with loved ones sounds so much nicer.

Stay close. We are always here for you.

theVman31

Me neither. Good call.
It shows your determination (as does 14 months)
Take care.

Notwonderful

Thanks all. It helps to make sense of things outside my head sometimes. I've accidentally added a month on to my sobriety there....it's 13 😂

PeacefulWater12

I wouldn't go either. Excellent decision. Great self care and protecting your quit. It's not selfish at all. It shows strength.

ScottFromWI

Congrats on your decision and your 13 months sober! If by "spiking" you mean they were suggesting that they would add alcohol to your drink, then I'm not sure you'd really ever want to go out with that group to be honest. Sure it may have been a joke, but that's not really something to joke about for us. Enjoy your time with your family!

DreamCatcher17

I must say that is pretty rude of someone to want to "spike" someone's drink. For that alone, I wouldn't go. Great choice, cozy is good

Dee74

Do what you want to do - your night in sounds lovely

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