Early sobriety it's better to avoid drinking gatherings in my opinion. Once you reach that point where you honestly don't want to drink, it's ok to go. It's hard the first few times, having to deny drinks and answer "why aren't you drinking" questions, but it gets easier and actually feels good. Even though I have relapsed A LOT over the past 2 years, I'm now known as a non-drinker among most of my friends. It's honestly easier for me to stay sober when I have people expecting me to say no to alcohol. It makes me sick thinking about relapsing in front of people who think I'm not drinking. I relapse when I am alone and bored and nobody will know.

I don't tell people, "I've been sober for X days," because I don't want to. People just know I'm trying to be healthy and drinking isn't for me any more. I imagine it's much harder for early 20's, but I'm late 20's and most people around me are super cool with the not drinking and trying to be healthy angle. I like not drinking at events.

You also get compliments about looking younger and losing weight, because they are true.

Don't go if you are worried, but it gets easier over time.