Welcome to the community and your sober journey.
Unfortunately our loved ones can be very skeptical on our determination and willpower as they have most likely witnessed many unsuccessful attempts. I am grateful you are using his words as extra motivation.
You are doing this for you which is awesome. Glad you found this space …the community is filled with members dealing with different stages of sobriety and will be super helpful in your journey. Read around, join in and share when you feel comfortable.
The early days can be rough. Find ways to keep yourself occupied. Lean into support (here or in meetings in real life), change up your routines so you are not linking certain times if the day with drinking. Above all ..just don’t take that first sip. The urges will go away ..they will weaken with time. We are here to help you through…you are not alone.
Join us in the check in thread ..many more members are active there and you will always find help if and when needed 