I wasn't sure if I should post this since it might give people an excuse to drink. One of the many excuses we make up. But... I figured that posting this makes it so you can guard yourself against it and it lessens the chance someone falls for it.
What I realized was that it's ok to struggle at first. I did when I quit. I relapsed pretty fast a couple of times. But determination has broken that cycle.
The idea that it's ok to struggle at first takes away the intensity of it having to work. For me, that intensity was a factor in relapsing. I wanted it to go away.
So no. This is not your new excuse.
Your aim should be to quit and never drink again. Just remember that if you do happen to relapse, you can just accept it and move on sober again.