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Addiction & Recovery

Chainfire

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5. There will come a time that is does not phase you to be around people drinking.

Reply to bif (Original post)

Thu Jul 6, 2023, 05:10 PM

Jul 2023

I quit nearly 20 years ago and I don't do parties. I don't mind being around people drinking, but I can't stand to be around the drunks. Parties that revolve around drinking will usually produce a few obnoxious drunks.

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Almost 5 years sober and there are still things I don't do [View all] bif Jul 2023 OP

Did you not think you needed to quit drinking? NoRethugFriends Jul 2023 #1

I found people who are drunk are pretty sweet when I quit alcohol. applegrove Jul 2023 #2

If you don't feel good about those types of events and outings, don't go. Bristlecone Jul 2023 #3

Totally remember those conversations ... back in 2010 when I was sober and my (now) ex-wife was not. Hugh_Lebowski Jul 2023 #4

DON'T GIVE UP ...Hugh....DON'T EVER GIVE UP...............and........ Stuart G Aug 2023 #10

Thanks mate :) Hugh_Lebowski Aug 2023 #11

There will come a time that is does not phase you to be around people drinking. Chainfire Jul 2023 #5

If you feel uneasy don't do it. onecaliberal Jul 2023 #6

I'm with you, don't go to a situation that may not be safe for your sobriety. MLAA Jul 2023 #7

The answer to most questions BWdem4life Jul 2023 #8

THANK YOU...for all the work you do in this group. THANK YOU, THANK YOU & THANK YOU!!!! Stuart G Aug 2023 #9