Live2Run25

Hello everyone! I am proud to say I made it though the weekend and i'm on Day 16.

I'm a photographer and I had to shoot a Wedding this weekend for the daughter of a friend of mine. It was my first ever wedding, and I was going to have another Photographer split the job with me, so I didn't have to do EVERYTHING. Well wouldn't you know he had to have his gallbladder out 3 days before the wedding and that left me all by myself. I was SOOO nervous.

During the recpetion I was offered so many drinks. It was pretty hard to resist, especially because I know it would have taken that nervous edge off, but I refused. When it became pretty much all about the drinking I told them I had to leave. The Bride's mother (my friend) is a photographer as well and said I could go and that she had it from there. Whew. It was hard, but I made it!!!

Luling

Good job getting through a difficult situation! Did you reward yourself with a nice run?

Live2Run25

I should have!! But my boyfriend was moving in this past weekend, so I was so busy I didn't have time!! Hopefully tonight!!

Cinderblock18

You did great!!!! Way to go. I hope it gets easier!

aeo1313

Great job! I know that couldn't have been easy but you did the right thing and should be so proud of yourself!

Live2Run25

Thanks everyone! I was SO proud of myself. I know one drink (even just the toast) would have led to more, so I politley declined with "my dad is in rehab. I've stopped drinking as well" I figure if i tell the truth up front, it'll be more likely that i'll get over the pressue of it when people know I have a problem.

hypochondriac

Well done Live2Run, it sounds like a stressful situation to be in early on and you did well to get through it. Well done on day 16!

Live2Run25

It really was tough, but photography is my passion. I knew I was putting myself in a sticky situation, but I knew I could overcome it with my camera in my hand. Sounds silly, but it worked!

hopeful78

that is fantastic news! the next month is going to be rough for me.....I have a ton of functions and every last one of them will have liquor there..... your post gives me faith I can get thru them with water or soda! great job!!!

Live2Run25

You can do it!! I drank a bottle of water and a diet coke! I also ate fruit and cheese to keep my idle hands busy!

hopeful78

thanks Live!!! I know I have a long way to go - but this seems more do-able with the help here! :o)

Dee74

great going Live2Run25

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