Day 6 today and a birthday party tonight. Any tips welcome.
Celebrate it at a meeting far away from temptation. Change your people places and things.
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Personally I wouldn’t go yet. Early sobriety is tough enough to navigate. Throwing triggers and temptation on top of it is not a good idea yet.
I wouldn't go to the party. Making it to Day 7 is your goal.
I would stay home. But that’s me. 2+ years in I still avoid because it’s just not fun anymore.
But we need to prioritize. If sobriety is #1 then anything that might effect that should be avoided. We need to be willing to let go of things and often it’s social unfortunately.
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What everyone say’s!!!!!!!!!!!!.being sober number 1 . Go to any length. 
Congratulations and yeah everybody has a good point of view I love it
Over 7 months in and I still avoid alcohol. The addict's mind is fantastic at justification, I wouldn't go.
Have some accountability. Like, someone there who knows where you’re at in your sobriety or someone to text you throughout the evening checking in on you. I try to keep a seltzer or coffee in hand at all times so I have something to sip on and not feel awkward when others are drinking. Also, plan an “Out.” A way you can remove yourself temporarily or completely if needed. Step away for a phone call, or just tell people you have a bunch of stuff to do at home before tomorrow but you were glad to make it out and see everyone for a bit. Keep your chin up.
Next time this happens.go to a meeting before you go.any time you go around drinkers.go to a meeting be for you go..