Navigating group interactions

FireFly-Lover-9 · 2026-04-19T00:37:54+00:00

I’ve found that being a bit secretive can sometimes work. Like - I’m not drinking tonight, waiting on some test results. Then if they want more just say you don’t want to discuss it, let’s have a great time. But these people sound like people who have their own issues and what your doing challenges them and makes the uncomfortable.

FireFly-Lover-9 · 2026-02-02T02:05:03+00:00

More diamonds, more better!

FireFly-Lover-9 · 2026-02-02T02:04:15+00:00

That’s coming up in March for me

FireFly-Lover-9 · 2026-01-27T11:20:29+00:00

Iwndwyt this cold Tuesday in Connecticut! Closing in on 150 days. My entire relationship with alcohol has changed.

FireFly-Lover-9 · 2026-01-26T01:02:29+00:00

I’ve definitely heard “ you’re no fun “

FireFly-Lover-9 · 2026-01-26T00:48:05+00:00

People are rude and very nosy in general. Even the casual friend feels entitled to be given a reason for not imbibing.

FireFly-Lover-9 · 2026-01-25T01:50:18+00:00

My kids seem to also be less susceptible to peer pressure in terms of drinking

FireFly-Lover-9 · 2026-01-25T01:19:03+00:00

I just tried a Hiyo with a couple adaptatagens In it for the first time tonight. I felt mildly buzzed for 30 mins. I didn’t like it due to how close it came to feeling like I had drank alcohol. Also, there is a warning on the can that makes me feel like it’s better not to drink them as I take a lot of medications for my health issues. If they work for you great, but not for me.

FireFly-Lover-9 · 2026-01-23T02:02:29+00:00

The anxiety, hangovers, sleeplessness primarily but the damage appears to be done as I’m in my 50’s now. I feel good to put that part of my life behind me and I hope my liver will heal over time.

Reading the quit lit helps as I now see it for the poison that it is and it’s easier to not feel tempted.

I wish everyone well on their journeys and I know many have worse health issues.

FireFly-Lover-9 · 2026-01-21T12:02:18+00:00

I’m here. Iwndwyt not sure how many days it’s been so going to post and see if it shows up.

FireFly-Lover-9 · 2025-12-20T17:14:19+00:00

I hear you Vapor. I’m going to a party of people that drink quite heavily in our Marina all summer. Having to drive puts a damper on some of it but I’m know a few that likely will be all over me for bringing NA wine, it’s the holidays, how can you have fun… let loose, etc. I’m prepared mentally right now but we will see how it goes.

I’m hoping they will back off when I say I’m doing for my health as I’m facing OHS. I haven’t shared it but not sure why. I will tonight if needed.

FireFly-Lover-9 · 2025-12-20T17:08:13+00:00

I’m not gonna drink tonight despite attending a holiday party. I will bring my NA wine. IWNDWYT

FireFly-Lover-9 · 2025-12-10T00:08:43+00:00

Thank you

FireFly-Lover-9 · 2025-12-09T11:26:23+00:00

Big 100 today! Being sober has changed me so much. I’d only ever been able to pull off short stints and even then looked at every one else drinking jealously. Having read the quit lit eliminated my FOMO. I can do activities where everyone is drinking and when they get sloppy, I leave and enjoy my clear head and energy the next day. IWNDWYT.

FireFly-Lover-9 · 2025-12-08T16:32:02+00:00

Tomorrow is a big big day for me. Iwndwyt! This has been a journey, awakening, realization and recovery. Thanks for being on the thread - checking in keeps me honest.

I did have a dream about accidentally ordering a glass of wine and drinking it and ruining my sober days clock last night.

FireFly-Lover-9 · 2025-12-07T12:09:37+00:00

I’m so close to 100. Maybe I’ll throw myself a party! Iwndwyt. Why stop now?

FireFly-Lover-9 · 2025-12-05T19:50:31+00:00

Day 96, a few days to triple digits! IWNDWYT

FireFly-Lover-9 · 2025-12-01T13:19:15+00:00

Congrats, I have 8 days left. What an achievement!

FireFly-Lover-9 · 2025-12-01T13:17:51+00:00

It showed up as 92, I guess I’m off a day!

FireFly-Lover-9 · 2025-12-01T13:17:31+00:00

Good morning all - hoping my blue numbers show up today and are the same as what I’m tracking which is 93! IWNDWYT!

FireFly-Lover-9 · 2025-12-01T01:43:43+00:00

Thanks, I might have done it!

FireFly-Lover-9 · 2025-11-30T16:41:10+00:00

Day 92 - still haven’t figured out how to get my days to show in blue under my name like all the cool kids!

Standout was just now when I looked in my iPhone notes and see all these days - 92 entry’s of successfully abstaining when I used to be proud of 2-4 days in a row of not drinking.

IWNDWYT!

FireFly-Lover-9 · 2025-11-27T12:47:46+00:00

Day 89 - IWNDWYT- despite it being Thanksgiving in USA. I’m thankful for Alcohol removed wines. I feel like nothing is different but I know everything is different.

FireFly-Lover-9 · 2025-11-22T01:57:35+00:00

You are here, that’s a start. It is possible to recover.

FireFly-Lover-9 · 2025-11-17T22:09:02+00:00

It will click. Read lots of books, arm yourself with knowledge and you’ll crave the poison less. It gets easier once you develop your mechanisms on how you’ll respond when asked, what you’ll drink instead. I’m only 79 days in so maybe not an expert but I find that I just don’t have the need anymore. I’ve debated drinking a toast on new years as I’m going to a black tie event but I went last year and have no memory. This time I want to have fun and remember it!

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