I made it through a staff-BOD holiday mixer without a drink. Plus there was alcohol left over at the end and everyone was told to take it home. I thought about it…for a second… and then I walked away. I WALKED AWAY! I am so happy with my decision. Just had to share with others that would understand how much it took for me to walk away.
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Way to go !!! Thats an awesome feeling isint it!!! First step in the right direction! Im right there with you!!! keep up the good work!!!
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AMAZING! Social gatherings are my BIGGEST FEAR! How did you do it? Whats your biggest piece of advise for all of us about to face that challenge?
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I just did the same.
There was another one year sober guy there too, who they made fun of…the alcoholics in my industry.
I poured him a sparkling water and cranberry and cheered him on with my ‘Santa mug’ filled with the same.
I think they’re harder on men for some things and women for others.
All I know is I feel great and I don’t care. The boozers just want company.
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Thank you!
@Naturehippy I don’t really know how I did it. I flashed back to the night I decided to quit and remembered how I felt and the promise I made to myself. I knew i didn’t want to break that promise or feel that horrible feeling in the middle of the night, the regret and shame of having drank a half a bottle of liquor. Then I just walked away.
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Thanks! I needed to hear that! Tomorrow is my first test of self control 
I’ll keep this in mind
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Stay strong @Naturehippy. I’m a week down in 2 hours. You’re right behind me 
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Congrats on walking away!! You must have felt so great the next morning without a hangover. I’m 34 days sober and have been to a couple parties and managed to stay sober. I agree with you, It does help to think about how disappointed in yourself you will be later that night. I’ve have so many disappointments and I’m done feeling that way! Thank you for sharing 
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Well done, that’s a great acheivement! Merry Christmas xx
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Huge congratulations, it must have been really hard to say no to free booze to take home ‘just incase’. I went to my party last night and drove so it was an easy excuse not to drink. Felt really proud that I was stil looking good at the end of the night not crying and telling people I loved them like everybody else plus feel so good this morning, no bad head and a good night sleep. Together we will have this party thing nailed guys!
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That’s INCREDIBLE! I was always the one to hang around and drink up all the leftovers. I am Uber proud of you and don’t even know you. By the way, this is my first post ever!