johnbryanpeters
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115 days no alcohol.
Recovery is the new Black (The Sober Thread)
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Johnny Utah
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I had beers after I hit the twelve week mark and went on vacation to Moab. Since I got back I have had beers here and there but not has often as before. This was the second year I took three months off booze and do intend on doing so again next year starting 1/1/22, if not sooner.
Cassinonorth
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Went to a bachelor party weekend a couple weeks back. Did some DD'ing for the guys...being sober in a strip club is an absolute experience.
rosceaux
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Five months today.
That was a pretty interesting experiment. I mostly learned that there was no appreciable loss of my ability to socialize and/or enjoy socializing without drinks. I also didn't compartmentalize parts of my days into non-drinking and drinking portions. I didn't experience better sleep or fitness or clarity of mind, but I did feel pretty good about myself for making solid decisions and sticking to them. I also had some good conversations with my boys about drinking, about moderating drinking, and not having the need to drink at all. I anticipate doing Dry January again next year and probably riding that through Lent in support of a couple of my friends.
The non-alcoholic beers were a godsend. Just because they paired so well with food or gave my brain a break without the side effects. They'll definitely stay in the rotation.
That being said, I'm looking forward to grabbing a six pack of Spaten for the fridge and having a bit of tequila this weekend. Just a bit. But not too much.
Thanks to all who were supportive and for all of the information. And best wishes for those who are continuing on their journey.
That was a pretty interesting experiment. I mostly learned that there was no appreciable loss of my ability to socialize and/or enjoy socializing without drinks. I also didn't compartmentalize parts of my days into non-drinking and drinking portions. I didn't experience better sleep or fitness or clarity of mind, but I did feel pretty good about myself for making solid decisions and sticking to them. I also had some good conversations with my boys about drinking, about moderating drinking, and not having the need to drink at all. I anticipate doing Dry January again next year and probably riding that through Lent in support of a couple of my friends.
The non-alcoholic beers were a godsend. Just because they paired so well with food or gave my brain a break without the side effects. They'll definitely stay in the rotation.
That being said, I'm looking forward to grabbing a six pack of Spaten for the fridge and having a bit of tequila this weekend. Just a bit. But not too much.
Thanks to all who were supportive and for all of the information. And best wishes for those who are continuing on their journey.
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the schwartz
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FSM bless all of you. I hit three YEARS on May 7. I still can't comprehend it. And I still have a perverse plan lurking in the back of my mind involving a solitary cabin retreat and a case of Laphroaig. But I keep not drinking, and getting better at being ok with it and vocalizing it on social situations. If you couldn't tell from my fantasy, I was never much of a social drinker anyway; drinking was serious business best undertaken alone, or at least with other experienced drinkers of similar constitutions.
Could add more but I'm just on the phone so will end with my pride and gratitude that I'm (more?) present with, and for, my family.
Could add more but I'm just on the phone so will end with my pride and gratitude that I'm (more?) present with, and for, my family.
johnbryanpeters
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154 days...
Cassinonorth
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I love randomly noticing I missed a milestone. My potentially controversial opinion on quitting drinking is that when you stop caring about it, it becomes much easier. The people who celebrate every little milestone are just keeping drinking on the mind too much IMO.
1063 days. Month away from 3 years.
johnbryanpeters
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224 days...
Cassinonorth
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Obviously I will...hit 3 years 2 weeks ago (you can tell how much I care about these milestones at this point lol). My cousin will be joining as well...he's doing the AA thing. Hit 40 days the other day, actually moved in so he has a stable sober place to rest his head for a bit.
BananaFred
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I will be sober for October. I can't remember when I stopped drinking (5+ years ago), but it was the best decision I ever made. I have a 16 year old daughter who keeps going to parties where there is parent supplied alcohol and it kills me.
I'm actually shocked this still happens in this day & age.
Cassinonorth
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I have a very limited perspective but I'm guessing the idea is it's a controlled-ish environment for them? They're going to drink either way so may as well let it happen in a somewhat responsible manner.
I agree with the theory of it, but the parents of these gatherings literally expose themselves to jail time by doing this stuff.
Cassinonorth
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Yeah, I absolutely would not do it if I had kids...not in any big party scenario at least. There's some argument to your child learning to drink that can probably be helpful. Going straight into dangerous binge habits in college is a pretty scary thought I'd imagine.
johnbryanpeters
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270 days dry...