So, I’ve not had a drink in one year. I can’t believe I made it. I originally said I’d stay sober for one year and then transition in to social drinking (I said this because I didn’t think I really had a bad problem). Well, here I am and I’m not having a celebratory drink tonight, nor am I planning on having one any time in the near future. I can’t do it, I’m too worried I might slip back into drinking too much.
Every single goal I made last year while in rehab I’ve achieved. Every. One. I feel great and I’m going to keep on going!
This is really just a self-congratulatory thread, tbh. Carry on.
The first week, then the first month, then the next three months were the hardest for me. Even six months in it was still difficult. If it gets easier from here, I’m in!
Things are going really well with the fiance, we’re getting married July 18! That’s not to say my stopping drinking solved all of our problems, but the problems we do have are very, very minor now. Regular couple stuff.
Way cool.
Drinking can be a whole lot of fun.
But some of us realize that it makes things more difficult than they would be without - and that the fun from drinking does not outweigh its costs.
Sounds like you took a big step in the right direction for you.
I wish you the best.
Remember - if you can do THIS thing - there really isn’t all that many other decisions you aren’t able to carry out.
And - should you happen to fall off the wagon, well, you’ve proven that you can stay sober for at least one year, so do it again.
