AwkwardKitty

I'm 460 days sober and 71 days smoke free!
I'm in the UK and lockdown is lifting a little so we can see people outdoors. So today I went to an old friends for lunch with his GF and my husband. In 20 years of friendship I have never been around this person sober!
it was a biggie because the other 3 were all drinking and smoking which I'd mentally prepared for. I took cake 😄
And I did it! I enjoyed my food and cake, I enjoyed having a clear head, I remember everything, it was good. I left much earlier than normal because my tolerance for sitting around talking rubbish is much lower than when I was a drinker.
and as much as I enjoyed the company, watching them, I was just glad I wasnt doing the same to be honest.

Feeling absolutely over the moon with myself. I really feel like I'm doing this now, like I'm finally the person I'm meant to be.

Dee74

I'm very pleased for you AK

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least

That is so cool. I too am very happy for you.

Kaily

Congratulations!

It is difficult to break old habits with people we have known a long time, but you did it.

Cake and conversation is so much nicer than drunk and disorderly.

Delilah1

Sounds like it was a great day, nicely done!

advbike

Spectacular job AwkwardKitty! The conversations do usually go downhill after the 3rd or 4th glass of wine.

Steely

Totally cool Kitty.

DriGuy

Nothing Awkward about you Kitty.

1984Toy

Yes, it does feel so good, doesn't it?

Anna

AK, this is such a great post. I'm glad you enjoyed your visit.