I did this calculation one morning at about 160 days and I had saved about $1500. I did this because I needed something tangible to keep me sober at that moment. And then I had to wonder where that money was?? Where did I get that money anyway?
So anyway, I also have to consider the cost of the extra stuff I bought that I don't need to spend money on today: breath mints, gum, body spray, perfume, more cigarettes, mixers, wine openers, plastic cups, all kinds of stuff I bought when I was drunk that I did not need, misc stuff in stores so it didn't look like I just came in for alcohol (though I had). Oh boy, and then there is a wreckage...legal costs, court costs, increased car insurance, car repairs, insurance bills for various alcohol related injuries, ad infinitum. Oh yeah, I should be much better off
I am never offended at be reminded of where I came from. I am grateful today.