What made you quit drinking?

Dragonworks1975 · February 20, 2021, 1:37pm

I realized alcohol was running my life and not me.

DMW · February 20, 2021, 1:46pm

It was either I quit or I was heading for serious health issues, probably death. My whole system was out of whack and I felt sick every night and morning whether I drank a lot or a little the night before… yet I kept drinking nightly when I just got increasingly tired of feeling ill ALL THE TIME. Best decision ever.

Truckinmonster21 · February 20, 2021, 1:57pm

Thaanks means alot

Desire2ChangeToday · February 20, 2021, 2:01pm

Declining health and lack of ability to get my life/ responsibilities in order.

Gonefishin · February 20, 2021, 2:06pm

I can definitely relate to this.

Gonefishin · February 20, 2021, 2:07pm

I’m beyond happy you made the right choice!!! Keep it up @Thirdmonkey proud of you.

mleclaire · February 20, 2021, 2:08pm

Liver cirrhosis at age 28.

Gonefishin · February 20, 2021, 2:09pm

@Clarity both my uncles passed from alcoholism. It still scares me to see how our minds think the liquid is so powerful it can control us. Proud of you.

Smitty97 · February 20, 2021, 2:10pm

Accepting that I’m an alcoholic. And, If I wanted a life free of the bondage of self, all I needed was the help & strength of you guys. Well, maybe a little work from me too…

Gonefishin · February 20, 2021, 2:10pm

@Lyn1 we are all here for you. Rude this out like a roller coaster. You will get through this. Proud of you.

Gonefishin · February 20, 2021, 2:11pm

@mleclaire looks like you’re doing an incredible job! I commend you, keep it up!!!

Chente · February 20, 2021, 3:16pm

DUI and totaled my 2010 suburban And I’m still around for a second chance at life

TudorDee · February 20, 2021, 3:34pm

Your story is pretty much mine, and was why I let the drinking go too…I was destroying every good, true and constant thing in my life…my husband is my best friend, and my Dad who is my world sat there watching me self destruct and it was killing him…he’s my world and I realized I Gotta do better than this.

I AM better than this…so I said DONE, and here I am with you fine, brave beautiful people!

The road is long…the road is winding, and the end destination is everything!

Keep walking folks…keep rising, and keep thriving!

TudorDee · February 20, 2021, 3:38pm

I’m glad that voice came too you, and so, so glad your here with us today!

Blessings to you!

DeadMist · February 20, 2021, 3:50pm

My life was a total wreck. My husband was an addict. And he was mean he was putting his hands on me regularly. We lost everything. I was already “trying” but the gut check that made it final… my daughter told me “i wanna grow up to be just like you mommy” reality check. A couple of days later the last time husband did or ever will touch me… And it was BAD. My thoughts to self “You are showing them how to be and if you are an addict. You’re telling them it’s ok. If you are letting them be raised by an abusive addict your showing them it’s okay. If you are being abused often and repeatedly and let it continue… You’re saying that’s okay.” No i will not be THAT example to my kids.

Gonefishin · February 20, 2021, 3:51pm

Glad you’re fighting. Keep up the good work @Soundlab

Gonefishin · February 20, 2021, 3:53pm

I’m dam proud of you.

DeadMist · February 20, 2021, 3:59pm

Thanks so much. Its been a journey. But im still on course and dont plan on getting off.

Dazercat · February 20, 2021, 4:00pm

What a great mom you are.

DeadMist · February 20, 2021, 4:01pm

Thanks. I am still working on getting back to my full potential. But im much better than I was 2 months ago.