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I did not drink last night. Next challenge is my first class flight where they offer booze but I think I’ll just ask for seltzer.
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When I’m on the plane and I see people drinking, I remind myself that wine and beer and hard liquor are no longer for me. I had my time with them (and they had their way with me), and I no longer need to give them any more power.
More often than not, I feel sad for the people I see drinking on the plane. There’s usually at least one person who’s over doing it or drinking super early in the morning. I remember that I used to be like that but I’m not like that today.
My sponsor tells me to get in contact with a another alcoholic in the city I'm visiting before going (call that city's AA directory) and plan to meet up with them while there.
Oh wow. I had never thought of this before but this is such a great idea. I am definitely going to have to recommend this in the future because I have had people ask me this same question before. Thank you for sharing this.
How’s it going today? Have that plan in place? Hope all is well.
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Having a plan is more than half the battle. Don't leave a minute unscheduled so you never have a "I wonder what I should do now?" moment.
Of course my room in this swanky hotel my company put me in is stocked with nice wine. Fml.
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I wholeheartedly agree that you should ask them to take out the mini bar, and I did just that every time I traveled in early in sobriety.
If you work on having quality sobriety, it won't always be like this. Once the obsession has been removed, you won't give it a second thought, but take every precaution until then, and make sure that you are spiritually fit.
I'm coming up on 10 years married to a "normie" who likes her wine, and as such, we always have a couple bottles in the house. Hiding from alcohol isn't a long-term solution, and with quality sobriety, you won't have to hide any longer.
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Don’t walk into any situation unprepared. Have an exit plan, know what you’ll say if someone offers you a drink, and pick a time when you’ll leave a situation when there is drinking. As we get more stable in recovery we can comfortably go more places, but it’s best to be overly cautious early on. Oh, and go to bed early.
Have a friend to talk to ask for them to have time to keep you sidetracked with conversation and get a book or something you enjoy to pass evening hours something educational will keep your brain off the idea of "relaxing"
I ask the front desk to remove the minibar, or at least the alcohol. I join zoom meetings as well. I try to find little things I can do like bring some spa like things (face masks, etc) and try to pamper myself if there is time. Or watch something I haven't been able to watch at home. Find small enjoyable things you can do to keep busy
Business and sobriety are the hardest things. To be honest, I am fully aware that some of the most important meetings happen over drinks. I’ve tried to just stay away from alcohol, but these kinds of things are always where I slip.