Hi Driver! Congratulations on your progress 🙂 and yes the social events are a killer! And believe me I am far from an expert in this area. I would suggest ordering a mock tail or an iced tea or something that can just be in your hand that you can sip from. Also, maybe put a window on how long you plan on staying and have your “leaving” rea…[Read more]

Hey NancyL and anyone else who has thought about attending a meeting but hasn’t had the courage to do so, I highly recommend it! If you come from a small town and are too embarrassed, maybe try an out of town meeting. AA is really great. It is a non judgmental environment and if you’re uncomfortable sharing, you can just listen. No one jud…[Read more]

Hello ladies, I am also new to the group, joining New Years Eve. My last drink was Saturday, 12/30 and it was 2 bottles of wine. I can relate to all of the posts. I’m 50 and been trying to moderate for about 3 years. It’s always the same, I can go a few days even up to 3 weeks then I think I can have one or two and I’m right back to nightly drink…[Read more]

Hi Lola, it sounds like you’ve made fantastic progress! I have only just joined this support group myself and I feel much of the things that are being talked about. The guilt feelings, the embarrassment. That ‘all or nothing’ approach is a theme with everything I do (and it can be used for really positive stuff). I’m like u in that I don’t drink…[Read more]

Hi, I have just joined this forum this morning and I have the opposite issue. Ie. I find it very difficult to obstain socially and when out with people. When I’m alone I’m ok. Maybe we can help each other?