First…7 days is HUGE! BE PROUD!!
Second…give your boyfriend some grace. Unless he is a recovering alcoholic like us…he will never understand what a huge milestone it is.
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There are some great TED talk. YouTube videos for those that don’t understand this disease. I would highly recommend you peruse some of those to pick out the ones you think might get through to him. I know I did this for my son and it made a big impact. Stay strong and hang in there. This is definitely doable. We just have to get over the fact that you/ we can never ever never ever be a social drinker. End of story.
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Just checking in to see how you’re doing.
You hanging in there? First few days are rough but it’s nothing you can’t handle. Make sure you reach out to people here if you find yourself in a compromised position or the cravings get bad.
You’re going to have to come up with something to replace your drinking. It’s a ritual with that. We all have to come home. We use we watch TV. We do stupid shit. You’ve got to replace that with something or you’re going to relapse. Join us sober club. They meet for dinners movies bowling that sort of thing.
Go for a walk. Get out of the house.
Stay away from people you used with.
I wish you nothing but the best. I know how hard this is. I had 10 years of sobriety and blew it. It’s taking me 4 years to get back here .so there is no cure, and the disease is just as strong one week or four decades.
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I love youtube and im willing to watch read research anything that will support my sobriety I understand and accept the fact that I will never be a norm 
my actions choices experience and years of drinking alcohol haven’t proved it I also want to be sober for my son I love him so much and he is such a great guy 
he deserves a healthy mother THANK YOU 
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7 days is harder than 7 years & I’ll fight anyone who tries to say I’m wrong. 
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