Welcome Kris-nice to see more new people joining the group. It is nice not to feel numb anymore!
Mel, I could really relate to what you said. I think I'm hitting a similar stage. Now when I'm around my drinking friends I'm not feeling that huge temptation-more like a quiet feeling that I know it's just not good for me and I'm making a really good choice. It doesn't make us more comfortable at all.
Sentso, congrats on your newly found freedom! Must feel nice to have endless possibilities in front of you!
Welcome back Dee!
Mom has moved into a new stage where I can't leave her alone at all. She's also on new sleep med that makes her talk nonsense all day and make odd noises too lol but, talking is a major improvement so it's one step forward two back. So worn out from being a caretaker haven't even been thinking of drinking.