Last night was my works Christmas doo, first big test for me. I drove there which was nerve wracking, it took all my willpower to not have the free glass of prosecco on arrival to steady my nerves. Everyone around me was already well on their way. The thing that got me through it sober was my non-alcoholic bubbly I took with me so I didn’t ‘feel left out’ that and watching others making fools of themselves thinking ‘that used to be me’ I enjoyed myself until around 11, made my excuses and drove home with a sense of acheivement to have stayed sober. Merry Christmas everyone!! xx
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Yay! That’s amazing! Inspirational for those of us with social anxiety, especially this time of year!
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Well done 
great achievement- I avoided my work party as there was no meal just a free bar - seemed pointless in me going
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Anyone living in UK might have seen in today’s news the amount of arrests made this weekend after pus shut and pictures of people all ages and gender fighting in the gutter. Guess it’s same the world over. Plefty of opportunity this time of year but if you can stay sober when temptation is thrown at you… I salute you
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Awesome to hear your achievement. I feel like havin a non alcoholic bubbly drink in hand is crucial and I’m over 9 months sober. Still nervous about my first xmas as a nondrinker. Knowing I got through thanksgiving is encouraging tho. Good to hear other ppl’s stories 
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Curry tonight and we are meeting in a pub. I know I’m gonna hear … what? When I say a coke please. Go on… have a pint… start Thursday when school finishes. However… if I take that stance I will drink tonight (day 3) tomorrow at kids party… day 5… and after school ends day 6. That’s nearly a week that I could have moved on. Not doing it. I will then hear… ok just have a couple. That’s pointless. Don’t drink to feel sober. Nope… few hours to go until we meet but a run with the dog after school and a coke. Then home and watch that thing say 3 days done. After all… I am going with 2 mates I see all day. I enjoy the chat. The meal too. Why is booze so integral?
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So…I made it back. Was torn between drinking after nearly 3 days off. But thought yes… always gonna start tomorrow. I had 2 diet cokes and my friends had 2 beers. If that was me after two beers I’d be on it. Instead I haven’t passed out. I’m sober. Remember everything. Didn’t spend loads on booze. And I laughed. Now tomorrow’s do at school won’t be twice as hard. Right choice today and I’m glad. My girlfriend will call in few mins and I will not struggle to keep awake and I’ll remember it all. God bless
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Wow awesome job! You inspire me to be strong and keep truckin’ along. God Bless
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Wow well done, it’s a great feeling isn’t it! Merry Christmas xx
@Jenpie1980 and to you. You’re right. To pass the test and see that no one really cares and you don’t regret it has massively helped me. Now tomorrow’s do will be easier and then no point drinking if can do that
Best of luck to you, you can stay strong you’ve already proven that to yourself xx
Thanks @Jenpie1980. Did it and will do today. Woke up so fresh and elated and went for quick run. Alcohol… see you later
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It’s amazing you did it! Good for you! Be proud of yourself. You woke up hangover free and that in itself is a great feeling.
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That’s a good point about the not spending a bunch of money as an added benefit… I was trying to think how much money I averaged a month buying booze. I’m betting around $200 to $300.00 easy. Scary stuff.
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