First big night
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First big night
Its my Dads 80th bithday today 
He is is fantasitc health and we've arranged a celebration at a local pub/restaurant for around 50 of his friends and family.
He's been such a tremendous support in my recovery and I'm really looking forward to sharing a special evening with him.
It will also be the first big time that I've been to a pub since coming out of rehab in May last year. I'm slightly apprehensive but really hoping that all the hard work put into my recovery over the past few months will mean that I can enjoy the night and not go into battle mode with my AV.
So deep breath, here goes - let the party begin
He is is fantasitc health and we've arranged a celebration at a local pub/restaurant for around 50 of his friends and family.
He's been such a tremendous support in my recovery and I'm really looking forward to sharing a special evening with him.
It will also be the first big time that I've been to a pub since coming out of rehab in May last year. I'm slightly apprehensive but really hoping that all the hard work put into my recovery over the past few months will mean that I can enjoy the night and not go into battle mode with my AV.
So deep breath, here goes - let the party begin
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Happy 80th to your dad! Best of luck. Don't rule our leaving as an option if things get too difficult. The fact that he is aware and supportive of your sobriety is big...remeber that. Very likely you will be asked to drink...just a shot or one beer to celebrate will be the logic. The momentous event will be used as a "pass" to drink as well, by others and by your own AV. Be prepared...because the temptation will be there.
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Thanks everyone.
All in all a lovely evening.
I took the advice on offer and only stayed to around 11pm, knowing that I didn't have to hang around helped.
No major cravings, just a few times the thought crept in that if I was to have a few drinks I could handle it better than in the past. Aye right! absolutely no chance - sadly I would be completely out of control within a very short time. I suppose that voice will hang around for quite a while yet. Was glad to get home to be honest and even happier to wake up yesterday morning hangover free
All in all a lovely evening.
I took the advice on offer and only stayed to around 11pm, knowing that I didn't have to hang around helped.
No major cravings, just a few times the thought crept in that if I was to have a few drinks I could handle it better than in the past. Aye right! absolutely no chance - sadly I would be completely out of control within a very short time. I suppose that voice will hang around for quite a while yet. Was glad to get home to be honest and even happier to wake up yesterday morning hangover free
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