Well last night I did it! I proved I could go out and not drink. I was enjoying my mocktails and redbull and had a blast. Not having a hangover today and remembering everything is probably one of the best feelings! Not to mention it felt good to get out of the house!
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Nice! That’s great 
That’s super! I can’t wait to try that… Not ready yet. But I know I will be eventually. Congratulations!!
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Just after I read your post I went to the bar where my family all were, having dinner.
I didn’t drink, I sat with them and I also sat next to a very famous world champion boxer, but I didn’t drink.
Y’know what, after half an hour when I settled in I was fine, more than fine actually - I enjoyed myself the same, I was having a laugh,
I never thought I’d ever be able to do that.
Thank you for the inspiration 
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That’s awesome! It is very liberating isn’t it? I wouldn’t do it all the time but at least I know I can do it!
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No, I’ve no desire to make it a habit but very liberating indeed.
Thank you.
Isn’t it such a great feeling to be able to go out and enjoy life without the fear of slipping up? Congrats, that is such a huge step! 
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In my sober journey, I accomplished another “first” this weekend. I contemplated this trip for two months, discussed it with my sponsor, and shared it with my home group.
I attended an out-of-town birthday party for a family member. The invitation said BYOB and mixer. The evening was so relaxed and enjoyable. There were about 30 or 40 attendees and very few drinkers. I actually sat next to my niece’s husband and we discussed AA while he had a beer. I never knew he came from a family of an alcoholic mother and father. Something inside of me felt so accepted talking to him about my disease. Never once did the desire to have a drink cross my mind. I’m so happy I went to the dinner party!
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That’s pretty fantastic. I’m glad you shared that. People are becoming more accepting of addictions, I feel.
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