Gosh, I would never say a thing about a relapse. My first time trying I got 3 weeks in and then drank for 3 days. Got back in the saddle. Now 33 days in all I can do is think about getting a pint after my AA meeting today. It's killing me, my own head. I'm hoping my readings and the meeting will help me persevere, but I sincerely doubt it. I'm upset about a few things in my life and I just haven't been sober long enough for my higher power to shine through. Please, let me go home and not stop for booze. Please please.

Hi Rich,

Good to hear you are doing well.

I only asked about "the repercussions" because my greatest fear that I have used to not drink at times is the repercussion of falling back into my old ways and not being able to stop again.

With parties, social events and the like you will have to find your own limit as to what you can and can not do, its different for everyone. I like to still make it to places (albeit for a far shorter time than I used to stay around) and have a little inner pride that I don't need to drink to have a good time, whereas I have a good mate that won't go anywhere alcohol is available as he doesn't think he could resist the temptation, or he would not have fun resisting. It also depends on the crowd you will be meeting, I know I had one group of friends that all liked a good drink and used to always offer it up if I saw them with "go on a couple wont hurt" and the like, not the best crowd to hang around with when you are trying so hard to stop. Keep up the good work and I hope you will find your social limits.