The mind is such a tricky thing… I know I will regret it. And having to start over… I don’t want to be back to day one even if I am only on day 3. I just need to keep myself distracted. I thought about getting nonalcoholic wine… what are your thoughts on that?
Give it time, reach out people will reach out, you’ll be surprised
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You told her your no longer drinking, and I’m sure she respects your decision.
Just replace drinking time with something else,
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I’m really more worried about convincing myself honestly. I just have to be strong. Learning how to have self control is something I really need to work on
First of all I’m pretty new to sobriety, I’m just into my 4th month. I have tried them in the past, and they always made me want “the real stuff”, so for me they took me back to square one and now I wouldn’t have them. But if they keep you sober on a dinner night with your sister, give it a try. Personally I don’t drink them anymore because they were a trigger to me.
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I’m happy you have made it to 4 months and honestly gives me hope that it’s possible. Maybe I will try it just for tonight 
Or some seltzer water. I really appreciate you talking to me about this 
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Enjoy your evening with your sister!
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Thank you very much 
one day at a time. I’m glad I’ve found this community.
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If we had “self control” none of us would be here.
You’ve made it through the first few days, the hardest part physically and mentally, it does get easier. I will say that detox almost killed me. And the thought of starting over doesnt seem like an option. And I’m pretty ok with that
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Welcome, your in the right place! I’m glad your here taking the right steps to the best life you could possibly have! Don’t overwhelm yourself with the thoughts of having to stay sober forever and how your going to manage to do that. I’ve found that when I Only focus on today and not beat myself up about the past, that we can’t change. BUT the beautiful thing is about all the today’s to come that is all you have to concentrate on is just one single day at a time. Sometimes one second, one minute one hour… be very careful of people places and things that might put you in a vulnerable position to possibly relapse. Protect your mind ,and spirit from energy coming in to take away what your wanting sooo bad for yourself and that’s a beautiful life not being a slave to addiction. I can only speak from personal experience don’t hesitate to reach out for help at anytime one of us is Always here. I’m praying that you keep coming back!
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Welcome! I’m early on in my sobriety too and it has had its up and downs. It isn’t easy, but working on it has definitely been worth it so far. I know how you feel with temptations and how the pop up when you are at this stage. Just know that we have all gone through it, so reach out if you ever need anything. Glad to have you here with all of these amazing people!
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That’s what I feel rn… I don’t want to have to start back at day one. I really appreciate your words
Thank you! That is one of my hardest things rn is thinking what is going to happen in the future and how will I take this on. I really needed that confirmation today and I really appreciate you taking time to reach out
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Thank you DTC, I am struggling a bit today but knowing I have this community really helps
I was always really into fitness before alcohol took over and would love to get back into it. Thank you for your words farmer
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We got this 
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Andrew we definitely do 
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Seltzer water sounds like a great plan to me 
tastes nicer, still bubbly, but with none of the shame, regret, or hangover. Enjoy your evening with your sister 
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I think that is exactly what I’m going to do tonight thanks CMC. Happy Sunday