My first sober New Year’s Eve was pretty awful. Sobriety is not about being alone on the couch. I was also newly sober, just about 45 days, so it was probably best to chill solo. But for my second sober New Year’s Eve, I was ready to roll; I wanted to do something fun and different!
Instead, I went to a sober NYE party in a church basement. I’m joking around, of course, but walking in to that party I didn’t know what to expect. I set a pretty low bar in my mind.
However, as the doors swung open, I could hear the music playing, see lights flashing. There was a deep beat coming from the stage and a warm smell coming from the kitchen. People were laughing and dancing everywhere. It was a celebration of much more than just the new year. In the middle of everything a beautiful older couple danced all night. The woman was really a fantastic dancer and the man definitely was not. But they were so happy and content. Sober and in love.
Sure, at times the party was more funny than fun, but it ended up being great, despite my negative expectations.
Sobriety is about growing sober, not staying sober.
Going to this sober NYE party was an opportunity for growth. I participated in really awesome fellowship that night, which is always a challenge for me. My friends and I danced a lot, ate really good food, and laughed a ton. What more can I ask for?
