Hi guys!
I had a good evening last night. Stayed with my friend in a pub talking for over four hours and wasn't tempted to drink. My friend drank a little but nothing like what I would have drunk back in the day. It was nice to enjoy a great conversation with an old friend and not feel it over-shadowed by the angst of dealing with another alcohol-free evening in an apparently dangerous situation.
Again, I wouldn't say that I didn't feel like drinking at all but the thought was easily pushed away. A word I hear around here a lot is acceptance and I feel that I am beginning to really accept that alcohol is not an option in my life. When you can fully accept and embrace that idea, I think the option literally comes off the table. Early days but feeling good about my commitment and ability to see it through.
I know there are days and days but I feel this trip to the UK is strengthening my resolve.
Have a great sober day!