Congrats Junebug! I feel your pain for sure. I am only on my 10th day, but heck, I made it thru 2 weekends so I'm feeling good about that. I haven't allowed myself to be around drinkers and I really don't think I am ready for that. I hope that you are able to get thru the holidays without incident and I hope you can find a buddy to go to parties and such with who is a non-drinker and can help you steer clear of uncomfortable situations and keep your mind off not drinking and focus on really enjoying the company of your friends and family. Just think how wonderful it will be to actually have MEMORIES of your times of celebration! :-)
plus having the courage to look for a new job. I'm with Josie, I hope you have rewarded yourself for these milestones. I do wonder how you (and others) reward yourself for making progress. I'm just used to rewarding myself with a drink or 2 or 6. Any alternative suggestions that you actually have done for yourself? 
