Christmas Party, stayed sober, some observations surprised me.

2 and a half years sober.

Things that surprised me basically can be broken down into how weird it is being sober around drunk people. Personally I really enjoyed being sober at the meal and at the bar afterwards. Not tempted in the slightest to drink. The other half and I bought one non alc cider and one diet coke. So we went home spending little over £15 (non alcohol drinks are ridiculously expensive in the UK.)

It really surprised me how weirdly people behave when intoxicated. The whole disconnect between watching drunk people act weird and remembering being one of them but I NEVER ACTED WEIRD LIKE THAT! Well yes you did dumbass.

Lastly the heart ache of seeing people who are very obviously in the grip of alcohol addiction and are drinking to a level way above everyone else. Knowing that was me a few years back is especially hard. I always thought I was in control, mostly. it turns out that everyone I knew probably knew.

Also watching a friend who is trying to cut back, but once he starts drinking he can't stop. Even when he is supposed to be working as an entertainer.

Anyhow, the holidays are a tough time, wishing you the best at a time that can be the toughest of the year.

IWNDWYTD