Yesterday it was 6 months alcohol free.
When I started, even a week seemed so daunting, now the further away from day 1 I go, the better it feels and better for me mentally and physically.
Sometimes I wish I had stuck with it all those prior sobriety attempts.
But better late than never.

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Great to hear and congrats! I am right behind you at 4 1/2 months, and feeling the same way. I too wish I’d made this turn earlier….but better late than never!

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One day at a time. Each day is a win

Nice!! One day at at time :)

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Thank you. Each day without booze is a win

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Congrats!

Thank you so much. Feels good to cope without the booze

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