It’s 4 days til I have a month under my belt. I started out thinking I would try for 2 months, but the more I read and think about it, the more I think this could be the way to go.
About 14 months ago, I drove (only a short country road, but still) my own child and someone else’s after drinking for about 8 hours. I had a screaming fight with my then boyfriend and kicked him out of the car, in front of the kids. After that I stopped drinking for a month, then had a civilised 2 drinks for my birthday and gradually went back to normal. This year I got into a new relationship with a great guy (the last one was toxic) and while alcohol was not the sole reason for the end of the relationship, it had a major impact. In the short time we were together I had done some stupid shit, been Black out drunk several times, yelled at his daughter while drunk etc. Gross.
So, this time around I feel pretty strong in my desire not to drink. I’m happy to sit out the boredom and other negatives that I’m feeling, because they are nothing compared with the negatives that alcohol brought. I’m looking forward to a clear headed life and the potential for healthy relationships all round.
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You have made good progress keep going! I am only on day 15, and had originally set a goal of one month then reassess. However, like you I kinda know what the right answer needs to be already. I am trying to wrap my mind around what its going to be like to never drink a beer again…
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I’m 14 days sober and have attended a couple of dinners with friends where I typically would have drank until I passed out. It felt amazing to be in control and have fun at the same time. With Halloween starts the two-month-long holiday crazy Period. I’m going to stay strong, remember the benefits of not drinking, and make it through to the start of a new year. We can all do this.
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