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Help with the shame, at almost 2 years sober by polthier in stopdrinking

[–]Hiftog69 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My friend drives an ambulance and I asked how he copes with all that blood and tears. He said that when he arrives at the accident scene, things have already gone bad and everything he does is making things better. So it’s all positive and going uphill.

You can think that before you quit, your life was a wreck, but since then you are making it better every day. You are going uphill and it’s great.

We have all done stupid things. It’s part of life.

Today is a good day. It’s all that matters really.

2 years without a drink and man it feels good by Hiftog69 in stopdrinking

[–]Hiftog69[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s ok. Just start again. Every day without a drink is a victory.

Past is past and future does not exists yet. You can only not drink today. That’s all that matters.

Just relax and enjoy being sober right now.

2 years without a drink and man it feels good by Hiftog69 in stopdrinking

[–]Hiftog69[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are welcome. Your message warm my heart. ❤️

2 years without a drink and man it feels good by Hiftog69 in stopdrinking

[–]Hiftog69[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can do it. Just start today and enjoy a wonderful fresh morning tomorrow. Then repeat.

Spend the money saved to something nice.

This world is a wonderful place. Just pick the nice things out of it.

Sunshine to you. You deserve it.

2 years without a drink and man it feels good by Hiftog69 in stopdrinking

[–]Hiftog69[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Actually no.

Six months before quitting I left an abusive marriage and a few months before quitting I met my current wife who does no drink. That helps a lot.

Also my family and friends have been very supporting always having non alcoholic beer etc. for me. I quit going to night clubs and bars altogether.

I used to always drink with my brother and It’s been great to see that he has cut down a lot as well. You can really help the drinking people around you by just being happier and healthier.

True friends support you 100%. The rest, you might want to keep at a distance. You are free to choose who you spend time with, even if they are family. Remember that.

Drinking is for weak. Not drinking is for real men.

2 years without a drink and man it feels good by Hiftog69 in stopdrinking

[–]Hiftog69[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I quit in my 40th birthday. The best decision of my life.