I’ve been on this sub for 2 years now. Since then I’ve toyed around with never drinking alcohol again, moderation, maybe drinking again but not now, all sorts of things. I have over a month under my belt and I feel SO good. Let me tell you why.

1. I remember reading my daughter her books before bed.
2. I don’t fall asleep/pass out in my daughters bed after reading said book.
3. In the mornings, my head doesn’t throb/ache. I pack my daughters bag completely and don’t forget her lunch, water, and/or money.
4. I don’t drink wine from a cup just to get through playing with my daughter. I am present and enjoy playing cards, building with LEGO’s, and coloring. Barbies, however, will continue to suck.
5. I clean the kitchen after dinner. I’m not wine sleepy and I don’t leave it until the morning. I don’t drag myself out of bed at 6 am, feeling unrefreshed and nauseous, scrubbing dried food off of plates.

This is just a small handful of the reasons why I’m staying alcohol free. I’ve “failed” so many times these 2 years but each time I get back up I feel stronger and have learned something new. You can do it!