I’m 24 days sober and feeling wonderful. Starting today though I am attending a five-day conference in LA. It’s work-related and I will be there with a few coworkers. While the days are spent in workshops the evenings are always spent in bars and after parties. As much as I would like to hide in my hotel room in the evenings I know that I am expected to socialize and network. Posting this is my way of holding myself accountable to everyone here who has been supportive. I know I can do this and come Sunday morning when I’m home and still sober I will feel so successful! 
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@rorored you can do this without being out drinking have soda or juice and still enjoy the party stay strong. Just think you won’t be the one with a hangover right. LOL
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Headed to bed after a day of travel and prep for the rest of the week. I stayed strong although today was easy. One day at a time! Thanks everyone!
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It’s funny how we tell ourselves that it will be hard to do certain things socially without alcohol, but then you think about it, there are plenty of times we socialise without it, at work, going out in the morning or whatever, it’s just certain events are supposed to be with alcohol. That’s my experience anyway.
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Life is wonderful! Doing great, staying sober, and fully immersed in learning! So different from drunk conferences.
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I’m feeling stronger and more in control every single day! This conference while challenging has been amazing. I continue to feel strong and happy. I’m not missing out on anything! Tonight is one of the big parties and there is no excuse that will get me out of it. Juice, soda and I am going to have a blast. 
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@Oliverjava Made perfect sense.
I don’t think that I have ever been on the dance floor sober! UNTIL TONIGHT! Yeah me!!!
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Great job!
Business trips since I’ve tried to be sober have been extremely hard. I usually have to fall back on Antabuse for those tuff situations. Your a strong person, be proud!!!
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Headed home after a successful week. I stayed strong and am feeling that I can do anything now! Thank you everyone for being my support. 
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If you do go to a bar, get a soda water with lime. Not only will you’re workers asking why you’re not drinking, you will also have something to sip on while at the bar so the hat the drinking fixation is satisfied.