Hi everyone, I went to the BBQ and didn’t drink. I am now 16 days sober. Thank you all for your comments. It was quite tough and I know I was stupid to risk my sobriety and that I was lucky to get through it sober. I agree with you all and will not put myself in that situation again until I’m further along the road to sobriety. Thank you all for you concern and support
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Great update friend. Congratulations on your 16 days. Great to hear that you will be more protective of your sobriety - it’s not forever - it takes time for us to rewire our brains and work on dealing with triggers. You are in good company here
Stay connected here and with your recovery tools. Keep the momentum going strong 
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Thank you so much
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Yay!!! Way to go!!! 
Im glad u got thru it sober. Congratulations on day 16! Yes those types of events can be tricky. Glad u realized that it may be too soon to attend them. Not worth the risk.
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Hey sorry to hear you’re struggling with this. I know this
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i meant to say I know this morning after feeling well and it is the worst. I would really encourage AA I was nervous too as I live in a place everyone knows eachother but it’s the MOST supportive place and genuinely Chatham house rules apply so everyone there also wants to keep their membership and words private. I’ve found the sober community so helpful internationally. Be kind to yourself today, the alcohol industry invented this toxic addictive crap and then blamed us for being disordered because we acted as they intended. Sweet breads really helped my cravings, especially if you crave wine / I realised at least some of the craving was the sugar so enjoy your treats in replacement!
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@SpainGuy wow, what an accomplishment. You are doing excellent - have you tried going to 12 step meetings? You should, I think you’d really enjoy the added support and accountability - you can even do virtual meetings with your smartphone/computer it’s super easy
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Thank you 
. I did look at the AA website, but I will have another look. I am in an online recovery programme, but I’m not really feeling very supported. I will have another look at AA
Thank you, I’m going to look at AA again. I am in an online recovery programme but I’m not feeling very supported. I’m look into AA
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Thank you
Congrats on staying sober at BBQ. Be proud of yourself, you know that it can be done now. But yes, it is best to try avoid situation that might trigger you. We all find what tools works for us.TS is my AA. I have try online AA meetings really not my thing. But I know it is there. You will find your path. Keep growing that sober muscle. Congratulation on days16!!! Stay sober today with us
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Thank you
Congratulations 
on your journey 
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