I am grateful that you are working on your sobriety now and not waiting for October to make the changes. This is a hard journey and withdrawals can be a bitch. Make sure to stay hydrated and do know that you can’t do this alone and not on just will power. You will need a good support system (grateful that you do have your wife on your side), you can also reach out to meetings or sobriety recovery groups. Look for a sponsor if you do reach out to a meeting. I find this site to be super supportive – check in daily and practice daily gratitude - these practices have helped me stay on the sober path.
If you can - dump all the alcohol at home. Change up your daily / nightly rituals / routines so your mind finds different associations with your tasks. I have filled my drink fridge with loads of Liquid death, ginger beer and la croix so that i have something cold to turn to when i get thirsty.
Have a list of tasks available to keep yourself occupied and busy. I find that having time on our hands gives our addict mind room to shove in urges.
We are in this together - you are stronger than this addiction and can overcome the urges.
Hope to see you around