I'm about 18 months sober and avoided and isolated going out because that's what I needed for my recovery. The last 2 weekends I went out for certain occasions. I have to say I'm impressed with how well and considerate people were. Yesterday I went out for my friends bday. We always did mexican and would down 2 pitchers of margs easy. They each only had one drink after even asking if it was ok. I in no way cared if they had a pitcher. I feel like I kinda changed the narrative of our outings. And I had a blast and we all caught up and had fun. I'm so glad I went and feel good and strong enough to want to go out into these settings I've been avoiding. I use to drink for social anxiety. Don't get me wrong I was a tad anxious before but pushed thru. Just had a feel good night. And was home by 9:15😊
That’s awesome Lisa…. Takes courage for us to go out in those types of situations. Nice work
Congrats on 18 months! It’s great you were able to go out and have a blast and stay strong! 
Love this, Lisa Marie.
Rock ON!
Excellent, same stuff for me. We can live normally without drinking.
HeII yeah, this is great
Thanks for this. I’m doing bigger social events and it’s good to see what fun it can be 
Hi Lisa. I been sober 42 months and I had kinda the same situation. I was going to sporting events with my buddies but I stopped when I got sober but it all changed last year and started going back with them and I found it hard sitting with them while they were drinking but as time went by I realized that I didn’t have any cravings or temptations. Now I go and have just as much fun as they do. Even tailgating and I still felt comfortable. I go golfing and gun range and have no issues with drinking it’s the same but just not drinking. I attended AA no more than 20-30 times after I quit and don’t need to. Have fun and your friends will eventually understand that you’re a important part of their lives without alcohol.