Partied last night - AF!

[sasha]

I went to a fabulous grad. party last night. The food was wonderful and the company even better. Towards the end of the party, I spoke with a public figure that I really admire. Normally I would have done this after several drinks. Often I remember conversations the next morning and just absolutly cringe with shame. Yesterday evening I had a very interesting and edifying conversation that I remember completely today.
It is funny the little gems that you discover along the AF journey!
Have a super day everyone!
Sasha

[greeneyes]

Partied last night - AF!

Sasha, How uplifting! I call those moments little victories. Thanks for sharing.

[nowandzen11]

Partied last night - AF!

Doesn't it feel great?

To go to a party and not drink? It feels so good to know that you are completely in control. The next day, you feel great while the others are not feeling so well.

It is a super feeling. Congrats sasha.

[hippie37]

Partied last night - AF!

I'm still not comfortable with going to gigs, festivals, parties, etc without drinking or drug taking so I still avoid them to be honest. I'll get there one day without the need to feel I have to become the 'party animal' again!!. To be honest I don't think I've ever been to a party that would constitute anything like being normal anyway. Every bugger in the place was just as hedonistic as me!!

Good on ya Sasha!! Little victories go a long way to winning the war.

Love and Happiness
Hippie
xx

[brittzak]

Partied last night - AF!

GREAT ACHIEVEMENT!!!!!! You should feel so so proud today!

[FloridaBoy]

Partied last night - AF!

hippie37;342377 wrote: I'm still not comfortable with going to gigs, festivals, parties, etc without drinking or drug taking so I still avoid them to be honest. I'll get there one day without the need to feel I have to become the 'party animal' again!!. To be honest I don't think I've ever been to a party that would constitute anything like being normal anyway. Every bugger in the place was just as hedonistic as me!!

Good on ya Sasha!! Little victories go a long way to winning the war.

Love and Happiness
Hippie
xx

:goodjob: Sasha!



Hippie,

I went to a Christmas and New Year's party last year and did not drink. I was fun watching
others get 'stupid' for a change. :H

FB

[Peanut]

Partied last night - AF!

Sasha,
I love hearing stories like that. I think the cringing about what I have said (or might have said or apparently have said) has been one of the catalysts to make me stop this madness. Going AF socially is becoming more enticing lately, as I can speak "un-embarrassingly" with everybody, and remember!! It's the wine-at-home issue that I will be having to deal with in my future I think, and my family - all big wine drinkers!!!
Thanks for telling us that little gem!!
Peanut

[caysea]

Partied last night - AF!

GREAT !!! way to go you have done something a lot of us fear in the worst way. i am still not sure of myself yet to go to a party .I have one next sat .My friends sister, he knows my situation and is very supportive and has said do what i feel i can handle .No pressure to go, would like to but i know the group and it's all about drinking.I think I will have to pass.Wish i was were you are now I hope in time it will happen
Stay Healthy and keep fighting

[CS04]

Partied last night - AF!

Sasha -- Good for you!! How many days AF is this for you now? (and talking with public figures while tanked -- that's always fun to remember -- NOT!) Glad that you now have that 1st feather in your cap and you can do it again.

[Evie.Lou]

Partied last night - AF!

Words that I needed to hear...Thanks!!! Evie

[Cherbear]

Partied last night - AF!

Way to go Sasha,
This gives me new strength for an upcoming Grad. party I'm giving for my daughter. I really want to stay AF and debating maybe not even serving it.

[Doggygirl]

Partied last night - AF!

Congratulations Sasha!! It's amazing to find that we don't "need" AL socially as much as we thought we did. There is no bravery in a bottle - it's fake. Just another lie. Sounds like you had an awesome time AF! That is encouraging to me and many others here - life beyond the bottle and all!

Dg
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[caseaday]

Partied last night - AF!

Great Job!

[livingfree]

Partied last night - AF!

A Gem that will help you with the next "event"! Each one becomes easier and more relaxing after you go through it once! I am just starting to really have FUN when I go out now. I was so uptight the first few months when I went out - afraid that I would cave in - so I didn't go out much. Now I go out when I "feel" like it. Not when the crowd is calling me!

Way to go