43 days sober and I went to the Blues and Jazz fest in Gahana. I knew it would test me. Tough environment for recovery. I was good and was enjoying the evening. All the group was drinking, and a couple had edibles. I was in a good mood, lots of laughter. My group was great, quietly supportive by not talking about my conspicuous abstinence and not asking if I wanted a drink. I had let them know I was working on this a couple weeks ago.
I was feeling strong, strong enough to walk to the concession stand and get my wife a beverage.
Later while enjoying the music, a doobie (showing my age) came down the row. I tripped and smoked a couple of puffs. Weed has never been an issue or had any kind of hold on me. I generally just smoke it or leave it. This is my first real concerted effort at sobriety, and I reaching out for advice. Does anyone know if sobriety/abstinane can be achieved from alcohol, and still smoke weed once in a while? It kind of feels to me like I can, as I didn't want to drink any more than I usually do, but it seems risky.
Thoughts?
Recovery is different for everyone. For me, I can’t do anything. It’s not worth it. Some take a different path. I’m glad you reached out, I’m sure you’ll get lots of perspectives. Also, congrats on 43 days!!!
Thank you May. I am not sure for me. Marijuana is legal here, so if it's a problem for me, just like alcohol, I will have to avoid it arround every turn. It's a journey, I guess we all figure it out one way or another.
Like May said everyone is different for me I smoked ganja multiple time daily for about 30 years
My interest to smoke (or eat) naturally left me before I stopped drinking
For me alcohol is what "worked" to fill the void in my life (until it didn't)
I have tried just about every drug out there but none of them ever got their claws into me like alcohol
I live in Columbus- let's get together sometime
The only requirement is a desire to stop drinking 
Thanks Nathan. Stayed clear of those claws, and hope to stay clear.
Thanks Rhino M for the support. I have desire and so far the ability.
Fing A right you do. We must.
Oooh that’s a thorny patch! For me weed maintenance didn’t work. Eventually I broke down an d drank again. I had to be completely clean! Weed made me complacent and quite stupid. My life quickly became mediocre and diminished.
Absolute sobriety is the best!!!
Congratulations, John
43 days sober. That is freaking awesome. Congratulations brother.