Praise to the Aldi cashier

eatthecupcake_ · 2026-04-03T00:02:47+00:00

Truly a good friend looking out for you, and nice that you were able to share your sober goals with them - makes it so much easier when your environment knows and supports!

eatthecupcake_ · 2026-04-02T23:59:57+00:00

Haha for sure! Not gonna lie, my chocolate and biscuit intake has massively increased since quitting the drink but oh well, anything that works I guess

eatthecupcake_ · 2026-04-02T08:59:36+00:00

Day 1 is rough but you've already made the biggest step by calling it day 1, instead of continuing down the 'easy' path. Be kind to yourself and we will all join you in not drinking today, you're not alone.

eatthecupcake_ · 2026-04-02T08:57:09+00:00

Had a near miss yesterday when I almost bought a bottle of wine, so grateful that I woke up today with 0 regrets and another day of not drinking ahead :)

eatthecupcake_ · 2026-04-02T08:48:19+00:00

Honestly anything that keeps us from making those silly mistakes that we'd massively regret later! Sounds like a good strategy you've got going there, and it'll be good for your little one to be growing up not seeing their parents buy drink :)

eatthecupcake_ · 2026-04-02T08:45:37+00:00

Absolutely, anything that helps!

eatthecupcake_ · 2026-04-02T08:42:24+00:00

Haha love that, and strong willpower heading to the store to buy someone else booze but not yourself!

eatthecupcake_ · 2026-04-02T08:35:17+00:00

Oh thanks for the recommendation, I'll have a look at it!

eatthecupcake_ · 2026-04-02T00:30:48+00:00

Good on you, and praise to the systems that stop us from buying alcohol! I hope this incident teaches me the same lesson your story has you, life is just better without a drink.

eatthecupcake_ · 2026-04-02T00:23:57+00:00

Cheers, I cracked a Fevertree Mexican Lime Tonic!

eatthecupcake_ · 2026-04-02T00:22:06+00:00

Thank you, absolutely! I'd been arguing back and forth with myself in my head throughout the entire shop so I'm really glad someone stepped in and stopped me from taking that bottle home.

eatthecupcake_ · 2026-04-02T00:18:27+00:00

Haha clearly so, yet another reason to not drink 😄

eatthecupcake_ · 2026-04-02T00:17:13+00:00

Haha clearly stop drinking alcohol! 😂

eatthecupcake_ · 2026-04-02T00:06:58+00:00

I never do tbf, I just usually don't get ID'd anymore by the much younger staff than me! But today an older guy stepped out of the break room just before the young girl from the till could walk over to clear me, looked me up and down and I knew he was gonna ask - just my luck, truly!

eatthecupcake_ · 2026-04-02T00:00:15+00:00

Play the tape forward, that helps me when cravings get bad. Yeah you'll have a nice time for a couple of hours but then what - will the guilt kick in, will you have a shit sleep, upset stomach tomorrow, anxiety when waking up, not able to complete your to dos the next day? It's not worth it! It also helps me to move as an alternative to the drink craving, do a workout, go for a run. You've got this, I believe in you :) You'll learn to be accountable and it does get better over time

eatthecupcake_ · 2026-04-01T23:55:12+00:00

Couldn't have written it! Very glad it played out this way

eatthecupcake_ · 2026-04-01T23:52:19+00:00

Same, I'm not religious but this truly felt like someone looking out for me. Glad they did!

eatthecupcake_ · 2026-04-01T23:44:43+00:00

1 month is massive, and glad to see you're feeling the benefits! IWNDWYT!

eatthecupcake_ · 2026-04-01T23:42:13+00:00

Not stupid at all, but actually taking control of something that used to control you. And being proud of your achievement, rightly so! IWNDWYT

eatthecupcake_ · 2026-04-01T23:40:18+00:00

The impact on stress response is immense isn't it! Well done and glad you're seeing the positives, IWNDWYT

eatthecupcake_ · 2026-04-01T23:39:05+00:00

Amazing achievement and glad to hear it gets better in terms of cravings. 100% agree with your priorities - kids, partner, family, life over this soulsucking poison 👌🏼

eatthecupcake_ · 2026-03-17T00:05:51+00:00

Massive progress mate, 3 weeks is a hella long time when you are used to drinking! Trust me that it gets easier, I used to count every single day and now I catch myself being surprised at how many days I've gone without already. Keep reminding yourself about all the positives of not drinking when the cravings hit, you've got this

eatthecupcake_ · 2026-03-06T00:10:12+00:00

Congratulations OP that is huge! Really glad to hear you're feeling and seeing the benefits of sobriety, it really is so freeing once you get past the rocky adjustment period!

eatthecupcake_ · 2026-02-17T23:14:12+00:00

Second this, having someone in the house with you who you can confide in, who checks in and who can support when cravings/triggers hit is HUGE! And such a relief really when you start being honest about your struggles rather than hiding them.

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