The first few weeks for me were insane....I was incredibly up and down and at times seriously wondered if it was worth it....I had to put my trust in those who told me to hang in there, that it would get better.
Now at 11 months, I really believe them. I have lost that obsession to drink. I honestly didn't believe I could ever make it past a Friday night without craving or caving, or both! Now I'm sitting here after a hellish day telling others that it will be ok. Yes, I'm healthier, happier and I no longer feel anxious or ashamed. My marriage is strong, and my relationship with my kids...well it is the one thing I wondered if I could ever rebuild, my one true regret in life. They are amazing and life is good, really good.
I still have bad days, I am still overly sensitive, I still doubt myself. But I never wake up wondering what I did the night before, who I might have upset. I never check my phone for messages I might have sent, I never spend half the weekend hungover.
It is really worth it. 100% x