I’ll get sober after..

The “I’ll start Monday” effect is in full swing. Every time I’ve tried to maintain sobriety for prolonged periods, some sort of social event gets put on my calendar. This gives me an excuse to say “I’ll get sober after..” And then of course, I drink until the event happens and the cycle repeats itself. Does anyone else struggle with this? It feels almost embarrassing to turn down drinks when it’s the expectation at social gatherings. I am 5 days sober and I want to make it through this weekend.