Copper, there is nothing magical about 21 days that makes you more liable to choose to take that first drink then. It's no different than day 8 or day 14 or day 28 or day 787.
I'm coming to realize that acceptance is a huge key for me. Accepting that yes I am an alcoholic but as long as I don't take that first drink I won't lose control and take that second or third or tenth drink. Accepting that I'm not going to take that first drink no matter what.
I know I keep repeating those three words "no matter what" in all my posts but they're of the most vital importance to me today. They're a reminder that the first drink is the one