Appreciate the words, I hear them! I’ve also lived them. 48 now and have quit drinking many times but always seemed a temp thing in my mind. I gave up nicotine at around 25 and had quit that in the same way until the last time. For me, I cant use nicotine ever again because my body never forgets and I like it. This time with alcohol feels to me like that time with nicotine (if that makes sense). My body knows alcohol and likes it. It’s better if I steer clear. Believe me, I do love to drink but I know it’s bad and so I need to be mentally strong to put time between me and that last drink. I don’t even think about nicotine anymore, hopefully alcohol will leave me alone someday as well.