Originally Posted by
brach123 
Day 6 - Quick check in for me also, as my girl is here. I also had such an amazing Christmas and remained sober, in fact it was far less a struggle than I'd anticipated, I just stayed resolute to the fact I cannot and do not want to drink no matter what and my mind didn't sway. Last year I spent Christmas day alone, drunk, walking the streets of Manchester; yesterday I spent it surrounded by 14 family members which was just amazing.
That's awesome Brach, well done. Last year was my first Xmas off the booze and I had similar feelings.
I messed it up though. Once the feel good of the achievement wore off in February I make the mistake of thinking I had it cracked and that I could drink like a normal person. Cue 10 months of drinking ending in a two day black out bender before pulling the plug in it and giving it up for good this time. I hope you can learn from my mistake and stay sober for good.