hi
I wanted to introduce myself and let you know why I am here. I have had issues with booze and have not been able to quit alltogether. My gf of 7 years and I have both been abusing. We broke up for a short time and I decided to quit.
I have no problem just stopping for months at a time, however we got back together and we decided not to drink, then she wanted to start up again at a local bar that we used to frequent.
To make a long story short, we are now finished and I decided I cannot take her back as much as it pains me, I had to let her go and find what it is that she wants.
First thing I did was hit the bottle to make the pain go away, this was a week ago. Now I have quit drinking again for MY benefit, not hers.
Yes I am sad and learning to feel the emptiness of the home we shared together for all those years, but NOT drinking has made me feel " clear" of what was needed to be done. Yes some regrets, but if you do not grow together it is time to let go.
Thank you for letting me vent and good luck and God bless everyone.
John