In some ways Sobriety for the first week was always easier than pushing through to the few months stage, the reason being the stupid things I did drunk were at the forefront of my mind and, the guilt and embarrassment was still alive and well.
With time, that all starts to fade, I'd then convince myself things could work this time, it won't be like the last time as I couldn't remember the true reality of my drinking and I'd give in to the fairytales and fantasy that my mind was trying to sell me!!
But on the other hand with time the tools of Sobriety should be sharpened, a few Sober muscles should have been strengthened, but what if they haven't?
For me abstaining from alcohol was only half the battle, developing new coping mechanisms for life, creating new thought processes for those moments I felt alcohol may be a good idea, and ultimately creating a new Sober lifestyle away from my old routines/habits were the other half, without the later, simple abstinence never worked!!