I can’t believe I’m sober right now. I spent my last hour at work convinced that I was going to break my streak, go to the grocery store, and buy my usual bottle of wine. But when I got in my car, I sat there for 30 minutes. “Should I go to the store, or should I go home?” For 30 minutes I sat with myself and saw myself as an addict, grappling with my addiction. Ultimately, I drove home without wine. I’m home now, and I feel fine without it. Eleven days without alcohol. I’m a 39 y/o woman who’s been drinking for 20 years. I used to work in the wine industry where drinking is just part of life. Eventually, it became the biggest part. This is so hard.
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Great choice. Wow, you’re a strong person. I’m proud of you. 
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I was in the liquor business. I quit drinking as soon as I switched careers. I know well how the drinking is “just part of the business.” It was a toxic atmosphere in more ways than one.
I don’t miss it. I did at first, but I haven’t touched alcohol in over two years. I had enough.
Stay strong.
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