21 days strong after a night of temptation
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21 days strong after a night of temptation
I'm 21 days sober today.
I chose not to post anything about my plans for last night because I was pretty sure what the response would be, don't go. But I did go. I attended a charity benefit concert (with members of my favorite band) out of town. I was going with a new friend and was going to be staying at one of my party buddy's house with a few other party buddies. Of course, when I got there they offered me a drink. I told them that I'm not drinking anymore and gave them a few reasons why. I didn't use the "A" word because that sometimes makes people uncomfortable and that was the last thing I wanted to do to my friends. This is awesome my friends are: they were completely supportive and told me they were proud of me. I was immediately at ease. We had a cook out and went to the show. I didn't even bother showing my ID to get a wristband because I was not drinking. My buds kept me in ice cold water all night. When we got back to my friends house is what I was most worried about. The after party is always alcohol fueled and goes into the early morning and it would have been really easy to start taking shots of whiskey with them. But I didn't, I sat with them and talked and laughed about old times and it was fun.
Lessons learned:
My friends are awesome
I am a strong woman
I can have fun without drinking
My journey continues with more strength and confidence
I chose not to post anything about my plans for last night because I was pretty sure what the response would be, don't go. But I did go. I attended a charity benefit concert (with members of my favorite band) out of town. I was going with a new friend and was going to be staying at one of my party buddy's house with a few other party buddies. Of course, when I got there they offered me a drink. I told them that I'm not drinking anymore and gave them a few reasons why. I didn't use the "A" word because that sometimes makes people uncomfortable and that was the last thing I wanted to do to my friends. This is awesome my friends are: they were completely supportive and told me they were proud of me. I was immediately at ease. We had a cook out and went to the show. I didn't even bother showing my ID to get a wristband because I was not drinking. My buds kept me in ice cold water all night. When we got back to my friends house is what I was most worried about. The after party is always alcohol fueled and goes into the early morning and it would have been really easy to start taking shots of whiskey with them. But I didn't, I sat with them and talked and laughed about old times and it was fun.
Lessons learned:
My friends are awesome
I am a strong woman
I can have fun without drinking
My journey continues with more strength and confidence
SeaScape
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: California
Posts: 313
That is great post. go you
I went to a party last night also and had a great time and didn't drink. I was so thrilled. I was also sober at a super bowl party this year. I laughed and enjoyed myself alot at both parties. I don't feel like I am missing out on something any longer when I think of not drinking. I am so grateful for this feeling.
I went to a party last night also and had a great time and didn't drink. I was so thrilled. I was also sober at a super bowl party this year. I laughed and enjoyed myself alot at both parties. I don't feel like I am missing out on something any longer when I think of not drinking. I am so grateful for this feeling.
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