Hi All
loppy great accomplishment! i just went through the same type of experience .I was on a rafting trip down the Colorado river last week and at the end of each day the normal drinkers would sit around and have a couple beers. I didn't bring any on the trip because I am AF .I was offered beers but told them I was on medication and couldn't drink. It didn't matter to them at all that I didn't drink.To them it was a non event that someone doesn't drink.To me the fact that I was able to enjoy life and people AF was as exhilarating as the trip itself.
Some info for the people starting out on the path of AF. I am 96 days AF I couldn't have placed myself in this situation when i was 20 -30-40-50- AF it seemed after 60 some odd days that I got my strength and confidence to be in situations that were around people drinking and not feeling a craving or trigger .Loopy I can feel exactly how you feel - incredible - being in this situation and winning the fight .When I first started I asked people with long time AF if it gets easier and they all told me yes.I couldn't believe them .For the people starting out stay with your plan the further from day 1 the easier it will be.Also stop and think if you are ready to place yourself in certain situations or pass on them for a while.
Stay Healthy and Keep Fighting
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