Our 'virtual' holiday decorations in a shopping mall.
HAPPY,
JOYOUS,
AND SOBER
HOLIDAY GREETINGS
It seems like, no matter where you are in the world, no matter what your personal beliefs are, for most of us, this is a Holiday Season.
And?
It seems like, no matter where you are in the world, no matter what your personal beliefs are, there is a lot of drinking around you and in your community at large.
And?
For some of us, especially in the business world, we are expected, and actually under some pressure, to attend gatherings where there is a lot of drinking.
What to do?
First, each of us must want sobriety no matter our surrounding.
Second, we need to 'go to any length' to remain sober.
But how?
Have a plan!
Make up your mind that, at some point, you will depart the event. Depending upon the attendees and the event, it could be relatively early, and it could be later, a point will come when you will see that others are getting drunk!
This is the point to excuse yourself and leave. To leave, you must have a plan that includes transportation away from the event. Yes this could be a challenge especially if the event is away from the center of your city and personal transportation is necessary to reach the event. You need to have your own vehicle, or, attend the event with someone else who wishes to depart the event early.
But again, and this is foremost, you must want sobriety at any cost.
For some of us this may mean a job change. For others, we must endure some friction with fellow family members who are intent on serious holiday drinking and want you to remain present.
But, when the (call it) critical point arrives, when others are getting drunk and unruly and noisy, the chances are good no one is going to miss you!
Trust me and many other members, it is possible to remain sober 'come what may' during the holidays.
GOOD LUCK AND BEST WISHES FOR A SUCCESSFUL AND SAFE AND SOBER HOLIDAY SEASON.
