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#memes #socially_awesome_awkward_penguin Fiance will be with me to keep me on the straight and narrow, but still anxious about my first “event” post-rehab. Send sober thoughts!
TheNotGreatDane
If the worst happens - just don't turn a stumble into a fall.
bobisslack
Hey. I'm at 6 months now. And I have had different lengths of time up to several years and kept falling back. So I might not have the best luck, but the advice I was given helps me now. It's a difficult position to put yourself into, and it is scary. You are completely legit in being concerned. Know that you can have fun, but also have an exit plan. Be there for the bride and groom, but arrange with your fiance so you can feel comfortable to leave if you need to, even if they don't.
ILoveVaginNomNomNomNom
You're going to do great and I hope you have fun!
jkwgn
Congratulations! 9 yrs here. Play the movie thru in your head. It always ends the same way. Just make it hour to hour and have your own transportation. Don't give into peer pressure, it's all in your head. Nobody cares that you're not drinking. One day at a time. Good Luck and enjoy the wedding!
Newdonster
Just remember a drink won't make anything better.
Antininny
Think of how strong you'll feel after you attend the event without drinking.
LespritDeLescalier22
Feel absolutely free to step outside for fresh air as often as you need to. No shame in taking a break.
DrewThe3DPrinterGuy
You got this bro.
Dannoboyo
One is too many. Ten is not enough. Leave when the party gets to the drinking phase.
jonhamsandwich11
I believe in you. It’s not much, but I know you can do it!
InablueMule
Be careful. Took me a few years.
CanIGetSomeExtraSalt
some breweries make their own non alcoholic root beer, good stuff!
MyDogTige
You got this! You can do it. I'm proud of you for getting this far!
BirdsLoveIvory
If you let the servers know they're usually pretty chill about making sure you only get sodas and seltzers and sometimes they make really tasty mixes
PorkFriedSquirrel
1 year in 2 weeks here. Stay strong! Distance but keep in mind where you are. You got this!
PMAW
You can do it, you did the hardest part already, you decided you were ready to be sober.
friendsofsandwiches
Who's driving?
jonhamsandwich11
That’s my trick. I offer to drive, and tell everyone I’m driving. No one offers me anything but soft drinks
RetrogradeLlama
You got this.
SpicyNips20
My first sober event at a bar was watching the Superbowl for the Eagles, in Philly. The girlfriend was with me and supported me. We agreed if it got to be too much and I wanted to leave, without question or judgement we'd leave right away. Stayed the whole game. Lots of people tried to give me free drinks, turned em all down. You got it! I absolutely would not have done that solo and still won't without someone like that.
lifesucksgetahelmet
Philly girl here - go birds!! So happy that went well for you and he had the support you needed
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fformulaa
How do you strengthen your resolve and willpower? That might be what i may be missing
afroniner
Intellectual conviction vs emotional conviction. Emotions sway but intellect grounds you.