Friendship is about supporting and caring. Be there for them when your friends need you as they would be there for you when you need them. Support comes in many ways, but mental support is believed to be most important.

So ask same question again. Who really are your friends?

Above are only my thoughts. Please share your thoughts with me if you like.

6.)When you must attend Select carefully events you will attend.Use your own transportation Consider location, people who will be there and how much a part they are of your problem.Bring someone who supports your soberity Work out a signal,just in case, you start getting a familiar feeling in your gut.(you know that means trouble)Pull on your ear 'ala Carol Burnett or fold your arms and wink.Thank your host say goodnight and get heck out of there

7.) Count your blessings Take time to compare how your life changed from last year, what you thought this year was going to be ( if you didn't get sober) and just take a moment to dream what next year will be , if you stay on path Count your blessings ,say a prayer of gratitude and tell people on your list how thankful you are they are in your life.(this not only reinforces your commitment, but also makes them feel great .)

8.) Use your numbers When someone is newly sober , often they will need to be in company of other's in recovery.Sometimes just being in contact will serve to reinforce determination you have to remain sober.Use numbers you have collected from people in the" rooms ".They won't be bothered ,in fact it's more then likely you will provide reinforcement for them also.Even if they don't know they need it !!

9.) Have a plan Don't leave large blocks of time unaccounted for ,take a look at your planner now , if you see any potential chunks of time when you will be alone plan ahead ,try a new meeting , phone a friend or relative with children , offer to sit them for a few hours ,you'll be a godsend and time with children will refresh your outlook.While some time alone is a good thing too much alone time is not healthy.

10.) Savor moment.

Congradulations !!!! You have made it , you've come all this way. Get yourself something , you deserve best Enjoy thrill of your victory.Share it with someone special , spend it with your SELF.Simply , acknowlage it . This is your moment , you have earned it .,It doesnt matter if you have a year or 24 hours , your sober and no matter what happens next , This moment will always be exactly what is is now... Your moment to shine.