This was really encouraging, thank you. For real.
I’ve been thinking about what freedom looks like and have been writing down things I wanna start doing once I’m not just focusing on getting through the night. It’s been helping.
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Welcome! Honestly I could’ve written this. Proud of you for realizing the changes needed and jumping at the opportunity! Im on day 5 myself after not going more than 72 hrs without multiple high abv beers for years. Each day is getting a little easier though. I hope it does for you too! Jumping on here and reading through posts definitely helps, especially during cravings.
Welcome! you’ve made a good choice and I can totally relate to your story. I’ve been sober now for 4 1/2 months and I was daily after work drunk for over 20yrs. One day at a time man good luck!!