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Ashley8888
Ashley8888
So, I started me new job a couple weeks ago and I already see lots of after work drinking going on.....I am a server but have opted to work mornings so its less likely I will be tempted to get caught up in the "night life"....but they also sit outside after work and have a few....a little tempting but I know I know it would only lead to me embarrassing myself...and when I went in to work at 8am on a Saturday and see so many hungover, grumpy, talking about last nights gossip, I can laugh with them because they are not talking about me....the drama...lol...I do feel bad for them because I know how much hangovers suck, but I it feels great to not be one of them:)
I am becoming more and more grateful for my sobrity as the time passes....
I also went to a wedding last night....and did not drink....I did leave early because it is tempting but I had a good time and left sober....it feels so good to get past obstacles....
One more to go....a friend from NY is in town...he was a big drinking buddy of mine....we were also pretty close though....he is stopping by tonight.....shew, if I just get through tonight I will feel even better...
Sorry just a ramble....
But does anyone else feel this way, one step at a time...but the more you do it the better you feel?
ktharp423
ktharp423
Good for you for putting your sobriety first. Taking the morning shift, leaving the wedding early are the right things.

Does your friend know you don't drink? If not it would be good to tell him. If u tell him and he tries to sway you back then you'll know that he is one of the ppl you need to change in your life. If he encourages you and (even better) does not drink in your presence then he might be a friend who is safe to keep.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Oh yes indeed Ashley. First off, congrats on getting back to work.. kudos to you for switching up your schedule to suit your needs right now.. sometimes we have to do those things to help insure our sobriety.. and for all those "milestones" we get through sober... yes,, it is wonderful to walk away (literally) and feel good about staying sober.. sometimes it's hard for me to be around people who are drinking.. actually, all the time.. so for now at least I try to avoid it.. I don't trust myself but I think as long as I work my program and stay sober, eventually those events will get easier.. clearly, it is awesome to know that while there are those who go out and tie one on and are all hungover and such, we can take pride in ourselves and give a pat on the back for staying true to ourselves.. that's pretty much it for me.. =)
deleted_user
deleted_user
ashley, your words have really brigthened my day-truly. I am so proud of you! good going girl. You left a wedding early and everything, that is great. At your age, you have such a good head on your shoulders, anything is possible for you just stay with it. Somedays may not be the greatest, but stay strong and drink soda water tonight or tea.

I can feel good things are in store, step by step. My only worry for you is that you may be around someone drinking and feel weak, just wanting to join in for one. Careful of this ashley.
deleted_user
deleted_user
ashley, your words have really brigthened my day-truly. I am so proud of you! good going girl. You left a wedding early and everything, that is great. At your age, you have such a good head on your shoulders, anything is possible for you just stay with it. Somedays may not be the greatest, but stay strong and drink soda water tonight or tea.

I can feel good things are in store, step by step. My only worry for you is that you may be around someone drinking and feel weak, just wanting to join in for one. Careful of this ashley.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Always remember: You spend enough time with dogs you're bound to get flees....
Ashley8888
Ashley8888
Thank you all for your kind words...the support feels great and I do need it...tonight may not be fun but I think I can get through it....I have debated about seeing him this weekend for awhile....going back and forth....but I do not want to lose him as my friend...I care about him a lot...as a friend....and he does know that I have stopped drinking, so he probable wont even want to stick around too long.....
I just have to keep my thought under control tonight and I know I'll be fine:)
thank you all again for your support!!!! It does mean a lot to me...