I’m at a restaurant/bar with my sister. I had no idea we were stopping here. She notices that I haven’t been drinking for the last week and I haven’t told anyone that’s I’m in AA because I don’t want anybody to feel the need to act differently around me.. I’m drinking seltzer but I actually don’t feel weird or anything.. feels good to be sober among tipsy/drunk people..
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If you don't want to tell anyone, that's your choice. Did your sister ask about you not drinking? Do you think she'd be supportive? If so, it may be easier to stay sober if she's aware that you don't drink anymore, especially if you feel pressured when you’re in close proximity to alcohol. Some people have to ensure all alcohol is not even in their house or where they can easily obtain it. I can resist if it is alcohol in my house that I don't like. I hate beer, so I'm not tempted if it's the only thing in my house.
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Yeah when we're free, being around drinkers doesn't tempt us to drink the poison ourselves. Parties and social gatherings become much more enjoyable as we participate in them with a clear head too. Drunks are still annoying of course, and we aren't one of them anymore!
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Thanks for the advice. I’m strongly considering telling my family that I’m in AA.
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You couldn’t be more right.. I’m seeing how obnoxious drunk people are.. I now see what I was like when I drank. Thinking I’m the life of the party when I was actually the biggest ahole..
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I would encourage you to tell them! Wear your sobriety like a badge of honor. It’s the hardest thing you’ll likely ever do!
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Very cool, but can be tricky. Early sobriety is wonderful and I enjoyed my new power. I learned how cunning, baffling & powerful my addiction is. Not to live in fear but I had to have respect. Especially early on. When I knew I was going to be in situations that people were drinking, I kept in touch with my sponsor and sober friends.
Now days I find drunk people kind of silly and pathetic.
Stay smart, stay sober. I hope this helps.
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Good deal. I personally found it’s better that nobody knows. It was a suggestion from my first sponsor.
He told me it helps with the whole awkwardness thing. more importantly, it keeps my ego out of it. Ya know going around saying how accomplished I am because I act like a normal human now😆.
Keep up the good work and try to limit the drinking/bar situations as much as possible. There is a saying in A.A. if you keep hanging out at a barbershop, you’re bound to get a haircut.
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You all have great advice.. I was out again with friends and it was incredible. I never knew I could be this self disciplined. Definitely a very powerful feeling
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