47 days sober and about to attend my first social

Recovery
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47 days sober and about to attend my first social event where booze will be present. Trying to feel strong in my sobriety but frankly I'm terrified 🥲 Any and all words of encouragement would be super appreciated :sunflower:So proud of you all!!

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#2

Me personally 47 days I wouldn’t be around booze for no event but if you must I suggest you bring someone that’ll stay sober with you

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#3

Luis is right. Have a plan Emma! Know before you go what you can tolerate and what you can’t. Have solid boundaries and stick to them. Keep someone you trust close to you at all times. Stay vigilant and you’ll be very proud of yourself in the morning!! You can do it!!

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#5

You got this if you feel overwhelmed then I would leave or have someone with you 🫶🏾 keep going you got this

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#6

Own it, it’s the drinkers who are not living their best life not you. Most people don’t drink, remember that. No one is judging or actually pressuring you to do anything, if anything people are jealous of your strength and wish they were in your shoes if they even notice at all. Be proud and remove yourself if you feel too tempted, self love and compassion through out the event when anxiety picks up

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#7

My first outings, I would go somewhat early and leave early. I found I was ok until people started getting noticeably drunk or started partying more than just drinking. Just remember that it may be uncomfortable and if you start obsessing over the drinking/not drinking thing, it ok to leave no matter what others think. Even going for a little bit and remaining sober is an accomplishment. I always kept something at the house as something to look forward to coming home to. For me that was ice cream.

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#8

You can do hard things. This is a hard thing!

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#9

Make sure are spiritually fit to attend this event if not your sobriety comes first it’s okay to decline if you go make sure you have an exit strategy if things get tempting again your sobriety comes first it’s okay to be selfish when it comes to keeping ourselves sober I am still learning this good luck and stay strong as long as you follow the steps make a plan call your sponsor and exit when needed you will leave this event when you are ready still sober for another day

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