As some of you know its been a long journey and a lot of stopping and starting but I am finally into three figures. I can report giving up is much more satisfying and life changing than the years trying to moderate. However on the flip side whilst battling to cut down I honed some sober skills and read and listened to books podcasts and all of your good advice which was crucial. This emotional sobriety really helped. After about three months people around me stopped offering alcohol as often or asking when I was going to start drinking again.
I am not resting on my laurels I was offered a glass of Rose today and was tempted. The wine witch isn't dominating my life but I can still hear her trying to persuade me I am ' fixed' or worse still 'have a drink nobody will know! '. But the sky seems bluer, the roses smell sweeter and I am starting to feel better about myself. Thank you for allvyour kind words. I am goingvto battle on. Keep fighting the battle guys its without doubt worth it however many trip ups and wrong turns you take.
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Excellent! Slow and steady wins the race! Ending the slavery is glorious! I have found (year and a half sober) more and more positive consequences of not drinking. Recently I have found myself extremely tolerant of events and situations that would have agitated me to no end. Now it just drifts over me! Congratulations! New book for me "Discipline is Destiny" by Ryan Holiday. I guess the title is all we need!
Congratulations on your 100 days. Wish you more. I think the key is a sincere desire to lead a sober life. There is a saying when the student is ready the teacher shows up. Hope you have all the resources to lead a sober life rest of your life.
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day 8 alcohol free and feel so much happier 