A Bit Lonely

[chrissa1]

As I have a problem with alcohol I haven't touched a drop for two and a half years.
The thing is, I don't seem to socialise now. The pub is a no no as I would hate sitting there drinking soft drinks and not even able to have a cigarette since the smoking ban. My husband enjoys going to the pub (too much) and is there now. He'll come in drunk so I'll just go up to my bedroom with my Freeview. I used to be his "drinking buddy" but not anymore.
Our friends have stopped inviting us to parties and even the weddings of their children, maybe because they don't want to tempt me.
I love my sobriety but sometimes feel a bit low. Thank goodness for crosswords and the Soaps!!
Is this my life for the next 20 odd years??

[tamborine]

how much have you drunk tony....you dont seem drunk to me.

[Mamyalynne]

Now I think Chrissa has enough on her plate without an internal squabble and Tambo am sure TT meant no malice.

[Mobiliser]

Agree with tonyted, not all people 'change' with having a drink, some are even more pleasant to be around.

Chrissa, I have to agree with what most others have said, you need to find a niche for YOU, even if it is not in the evening, but something during the day that you could get interested it - good suggestion about 'classes' coming up at this time of year - maybe even flower arranging, or cookery - just something to get you out to meet new people. Don't sit and fester - get out there love, good luck!