Hi! I'm also in my mid 40s and quit drinking for the first time. I was a heavy beer and wine drinking. I drank several beverages every single day for MANY years - probably since I was 19. I have 4 new days in, but prior to a 1 day slip-up I had 55 days sober - All because of the support found here. And though I did slip, I didn't fall too far before I had friends helping me back up. Friends I found here. You'll find a lot of friends here. Stay strong.