nova84

Hi everyone,

I am in my 6th week of sobriety and my fiancé and I are going away for a long weekend abroad on Thursday. I have visualised this trip many times over the last 6 weeks...me sober, planning all the things we will see and do, focusing on enjoying time with my other half in a different country and city and how pleased I will be to return home knowing I had a great time sober. Even still I'm feeling a little anxious and just wanted to reach out to you all for some moral support. Thanks in advance x

Anna

Good job on your recovery.

Does your fiancé know that you are not drinking and will he support that on the vacation? I hope that's the case. If you are going to be around alcohol and people drinking, then I personally think it's a bit early. I know I couldn't have done that. But, being prepared and planning things will be in your favor.

Have a wonderful time.

Dee74

Hi Nova

If your fiance knows of your struggle and is supportive then I can't see too much of a problem for you?

If not, now (before you leave) is a good time to set the groundrules for the weekend with them?

hope you have a good time

D

Soberwolf

I'm split on this because it does sound you have thought about this but like Anna said I couldnt do that it would be way too tempting, i just had a conversation before this post about this and if you know without a doubt that you will remain sober then I support your decision but if you have any doubt that you will drink as others have said speak to your partner & voice your concerns (if any)

mav

Good luck and enjoy your trip

Para

Best of luck to you, Nova! Sober vacations are possible.
Last summer, I went for a weekend to Las Vegas, and did not drink! And to be honest, I didn't even really want to!
Mind you, I did travel with two girlfriends who do not drink and both knew about my addiction - that made it easier

least

You will have a better time sober than you could have if you were drinking. And you'll be able to remember it too.

FormerWineGirl

Traveling can be tough, please stay on your guard. If you have support from your partner, it will make it easier. I have been on several trips since becoming sober, and it's amazing to remember all of it, as opposed to chunks of time for which you have only vague or even no memory. And bad behavior. I don't EVEN want to go there. Yes, sober vacations are better!

nova84

Just to update that I had a fantastic SOBER trip away...enjoyed every minute of it...I am proud of myself and grateful for the amazing things I was able to see and do ☺ thanks for the support guys xxx

Dharma33

Nova, that is fantastic news! You should be very proud of yourself.

loulou1981

Great news!!!!! U must feel very proud of urself. Glad u had a great time!!!👏👏👏👏

Delizadee

Good to hear and glad you had a great time!!

fantail

So happy for you. You're making your sobriety so much stronger by building these happy memories!

PurpleKnight

Great job on pushing through Nova!!