It's nice to be a non drinker

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For the last year I’ve been one of those people that tried to control myself by only drinking with others, beer only. I convinced myself that because I’m in a better place in life, I probably don’t have a problem drinking anymore. Wrong.

I’ve been sober now from 2 weeks from a blackout I had. First one in a year. Last one.

I kept contemplating these work trips I had coming up and a trip to Japan. Would I drink while traveling? When I get there? No, I shouldn’t, what if I go to far and XYZ happens…

Now I decided I don’t drink, period. No more games. No more risk.

I’ve had long sober streaks before then convince myself I don’t have a problem. But I experienced the phenomenon of craving. After One drink I crave another. Normal drinkers don’t really do that.

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It is a big relief not having to do all those mental gymnastics anymore. Glad for you!!

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Stay strong :muscle:t3: I believe everyone here will make it to years of sobriety.

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