Holly7

I got through this crazy weekend of hanging out with friends in bars and didn't touch a drop of alcohol. It was a really hard night and I'm glad I don't have to do that again anytime soon. Tucked up in bed and will feel great in the morning. Tomorrow will be day 20 sober. Thanks to everyone that posted on my 17 day post the other day. It helped so much

stillsleeping

Awesome! Haha, well done girl. Man, those weekends are tough.
x

Holly7

I know! This was my hardest weekend to date. I even had myself convinced I was going up relapse when I was thinking about this weekend in my head. But when I woke up this morning I knew I wouldn't drink today. Crazy. You really do have to take one day at a time.

Dee74

I'm glad you stayed true to your commitment Holly - congratulations

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Jitterbugg

Good job Holly! But just remember the old saying: "If you hang around a barbershop...eventually you will get a haircut". I've heard that saying from alcoholics everywhere I go.

stillsleeping

Mad, isn't it? I almost feel like I'm cheating at the moment, my resolve is so strong. Like I should be more tortured than this or something. I mean, hubby an I were on the beach yesterday, it was the first day of spring and he was drinking beer. Trigger much?? And the big dumb SOB's giggling and teasing me and I still don't drink it

Okay, written down, that looks like he's an @sshole. Ha! He's not - he's awesome, and making each other laugh until we cry a bit is how the English cope with pain. Just seeing the big hairy tattooed thing giggle is funny enough

Day 22 and another sunny one - bring it on!!

Nice to meetcha xx

Holly7

Thanks dee. My friends didn't even batter an eye lid when I told then I have given up alcohol. That made it easier. Jitterbug. I have no intentions of spending any time in bars again anytime soon. Tonight was too hard. I really shouldn't of been there tonight because im so early in my soberiety. I took a big risk. But I was strong enough to get through it and spent time with some friends that I won't see again for a very long time.

Holly7

nice to meet you too. I'm from England. Moved to America 7 years ago but spent most of my life in England. Never went to Brighton though. I'm from the west midlands. Well done on day 22!

Sapling

Good for you Holly...It's nice to know you can pass that test....You get a little further on up the road...It won't even be a big deal....When you know you can't have one drink...It makes the night so much easier.

debsam

Well done Holly. That's a huge test and a big risk early on. I went thru the same myself. Glad that you recognize you're not eager to be in that situation anytime too soon.

I say this, because that was me too. I took some risks early on and passed. Great feeling. As you know, more time under your belt, and these situations get much easier...because you're committed. It doesn't even enter my realm now. And I have hosted at least 8 events at work, where yes, I'm in charge of organizing the bar, food, speakers, musicians etc.

I use to worry that I wouldnt be as much fun. But I am fun....and I'm sober

Holly7

Thanks! I didn't really understand when people on here said if you take alcohol out of the equation like its not even a option you don't have a dilemma anymore. I am slowly starting to see what they mean. I still have a long road ahead of me.

johnny2times

well done holly

12skiptomylue

That's amazing Holly! You should be really proud of yourself!! I don't think that I could do that yet, but I'm only on day 9. And I'm glad to hear that your friends didn't pressure you into it.

sissy07

Holly7,

Congratulations! Wow, for 20 days sober that was quite a test....not sure I would have made it....but you did, so kudos! You have a great attitude.

Holly7

Thanks everyone. Yes it was a big test and I highly recommend that newcomers stay away from bars for a very long time. I have no interest in doing that again anytime soon, but I am glad to add it to the list of "things I got through sober" Today is a good day

johnny2times

Come back to good old England Holly! we luvs ya!! lol

johnny2times

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Holly7

LOL!! I miss England a lot, but I love it here too. Maybe one day I will end up back there.

NewBeginning010

I am glad you made it through the day sober Holly

Please also remember the old saying that if you hang around a barber shop long enough you will eventually get your hair cut

Holly7

Oh I am fully aware of this saying and have no intentions of hanging out at a bar again anytime soon.