Went to a nightclub AND a wedding reception at the weekend...

[JingleJo]

...and had an AWESOME time at both sober as a judge

I've been alcohol free for almost 100 days now, so it wasn't that long ago that I would never have dreamt that I could attend such events sober nevermind actually enjoy myself dancing and having a brill time!!

Me and my other half slipped away from the wedding reception before it finished as we were a bit tired and couldn't be arsed with some of the drunk folk by that stage haha. No-one even noticed we were gone anyway.

Also, the club night was on a Friday and the next day I had a lovely chilled day with friends and the next day after the wedding, I was up early fresh as a daisy and went out for a 9 mile run (training for marathon). No way would either of those things have happened had I still been a drinker due to being horrendously hungover and ill.

For anyone at the start of their journey who is fearful about the prospect of a social life without alcohol - it really is possible and, not only that, it can be very enjoyable - in my case, moreso than when alcohol was involved!!

Just thought I would share, since I've not been on in a while and my last post was gloomy lol x

[Mein Sonnenschein]

Went to a nightclub AND a wedding reception at the weekend...

Thank you so much for sharing! It is so nice to see that it is possible to be AF and still have a social life! I'm sure you did feel much better than your friends who drank all night. I'm only on day 9 and I'm starting to realize the benefits of waking up sober. Very nice. Looking forward to many more mornings of sobriety. Thank you again for sharing!

[Glass Half Empty]

Went to a nightclub AND a wedding reception at the weekend...

Thanks for sharing that JingleJo. It's great to hear these real life stories of how good these occasions can be.

I'm going to a wedding in a couple of weeks and I'll come back to this post when I start wavering.

:thanks: and :goodjob:

[FlyAway]

Went to a nightclub AND a wedding reception at the weekend...

JingleJo;1462227 wrote: ...and had an AWESOME time at both sober as a judge

I've been alcohol free for almost 100 days now, so it wasn't that long ago that I would never have dreamt that I could attend such events sober nevermind actually enjoy myself dancing and having a brill time!!

Me and my other half slipped away from the wedding reception before it finished as we were a bit tired and couldn't be arsed with some of the drunk folk by that stage haha. No-one even noticed we were gone anyway.

Also, the club night was on a Friday and the next day I had a lovely chilled day with friends and the next day after the wedding, I was up early fresh as a daisy and went out for a 9 mile run (training for marathon). No way would either of those things have happened had I still been a drinker due to being horrendously hungover and ill.

For anyone at the start of their journey who is fearful about the prospect of a social life without alcohol - it really is possible and, not only that, it can be very enjoyable - in my case, moreso than when alcohol was involved!!

Just thought I would share, since I've not been on in a while and my last post was gloomy lol x

Great job JJ!

It is true, life goes on and is just as fun without alcohol! I do everything that I used to do; sporting events, concerts, weddings, parties, dinners out, the whole shebang. I can hang out in bars with friends. And I have more fun than I had when I was drinking because there are no negative consequences ever!

[kuya]

Went to a nightclub AND a wedding reception at the weekend...

YAY for JJ

So good to hear.

Don't be a stranger JJ, and remember where you come for a tuneup.

Loving your work :h

[s1179]

Went to a nightclub AND a wedding reception at the weekend...

kuya;1462659 wrote: YAY for JJ

So good to hear.

Don't be a stranger JJ, and remember where you come for a tuneup.

Loving your work :h

Well done JJ.......:goodjob:

I have a family party to go to next month and am really nervous....I have never been in a situation where everyone is drinking and I don't....not sure how I'm going to feel and if I really will be able to resist temptation!!!!

Help...advice please

[NewOne]

Went to a nightclub AND a wedding reception at the weekend...

Just sit back & enjoy the show. Really. It's going to be quite interesting. Take notes so you can remind everybody what silly shit they did ;-D

s1179;1463071 wrote: Well done JJ.......:goodjob:

I have a family party to go to next month and am really nervous....I have never been in a situation where everyone is drinking and I don't....not sure how I'm going to feel and if I really will be able to resist temptation!!!!

Help...advice please

[s1179]

Went to a nightclub AND a wedding reception at the weekend...

Thanx newone......Will bear that in mind.....Will def post nearer the time to gather un courage

[kuya]

Went to a nightclub AND a wedding reception at the weekend...

s1179;1463071 wrote: Well done JJ.......:goodjob:

I have a family party to go to next month and am really nervous....I have never been in a situation where everyone is drinking and I don't....not sure how I'm going to feel and if I really will be able to resist temptation!!!!

Help...advice please

I have just come home from a wedding and it was awesome sober. As far others drinking it made no difference to me, I ate, chatted, danced, was the 'life and soul' of the party. Nobody gave a damn if I was drinking.

A very unexpected high was going to the bathroom after dancing for ages, very hot from the activity, and looking in the mirror. Usually there would be a bloated, sweaty, lined face with smeared makeup. Tonight I looked at the same face that had arrived, I looked fresh faced, attractive and only flushed with fun. I actually smiled at myself with pride.

And tomorrow ...... No hangover......lunch at my son's house.....no guilt, shame or remorse, just a fabulous weekend and fun.

Unbeatable

[patrice]

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You go Girl!! fresh faced and attractive
x

[satz123]

Went to a nightclub AND a wedding reception at the weekend...

kuya;1463758 wrote: I have just come home from a wedding and it was awesome sober. As far others drinking it made no difference to me, I ate, chatted, danced, was the 'life and soul' of the party. Nobody gave a damn if I was drinking.

A very unexpected high was going to the bathroom after dancing for ages, very hot from the activity, and looking in the mirror. Usually there would be a bloated, sweaty, lined face with smeared makeup. Tonight I looked at the same face that had arrived, I looked fresh faced, attractive and only flushed with fun. I actually smiled at myself with pride.

And tomorrow ...... No hangover......lunch at my son's house.....no guilt, shame or remorse, just a fabulous weekend and fun.

Unbeatable

AWESOME KY :yay:
Just the type of thing we love to hear - the day to day coping - brilliant !!

[fluff]

Went to a nightclub AND a wedding reception at the weekend...

I love reading these positive posts- it's very inspiring and gives me something to look forward to! Good for you JJ and Kuya!