91 days today. Went to World Market of all places to return a lamp and they’re having a huge “summer wine sale” because it’s finally nice out. For a second I thought... (cont)

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Many years ago when I first got sober (before my relapse), I remember walking by an outdoor restaurant with my sponsor and bitching that I couldn’t be one of the people hanging out on the terrace having a few drinks. He stopped dead in his tracks, looked me in the eye and said - none of those people are going to drink a bottle of vodka, cause a scene, start a fight, get kicked out, get an eight ball and a hooker and wake up 3 days later in jail.

We went to Shake Shack instead.

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...”maybe I could just be an alcoholic who secretly drinks every 91 days.” Didn’t buy any. Why does a cheap furniture store even sell wine?

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Congratulations on your 90 days. Amazing.

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First of all congrats to your 90 days! Secondly, yes we are different because we can't just have one glass, that's just how it is. There is no way around it. No way to cheat it. And to be completely honest I don't miss alcohol at all. (I've been sober almost 5 years.) You'll find other things, healthier things, that will replace the devil's water. Just hang in there. One day at a time. Keep it up!

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By the way OP - congrats

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As a side note, I bought a cold tea infuser instead. Because apparently my drinking problems extends to tea now.

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Congrats congrats congrats congrats 🎊🎉🍾

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It’s amazing where booze can turn up. It’s like Cambridge Analytica. You didn’t fall for it. Congrats on 91 days, every single one is a victory.

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Ha! I am amused with a couple of you and thankful for all of you. Thank god for the likeminded...

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