It’s okay to avoid risky situations
It’s hard to say no to the usual leisure time, but a party at a friend’s place or a trip to a nightclub is likely to be too much of a temptation, at least at first. Politely saying “no” to an invitation does not mean that you are giving up your friendship, but it does mean that you are saying “yes” to your sobriety. Alternatively, you can invite friends to your place and arrange for them a tea party or a non-alcoholic dinner with tables.
Veronica, sobriety coach and creator of the Soberness program, says: “The longer we stay sober, the more our boundaries about drinking change. In the beginning, it can be difficult for us to be around alcohol and people who drink. However, the stronger your sobriety, the more comfortable you will feel when communicating, even when others are drinking, it will not be stressful for you. “
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