Originally Posted by
Blankspace87 
I've been giving some consideration to my next steps and I really don't think I can quit drinking until January. what I will do is REDUCE what I am drinking and try and be MINDFUL about it.
I'm sorry, I'm sure you already have enough opinions about these statements, but everyone could not be more right.
If you were able to "cut back" or "reduce the amount you've been drinking" then you wouldn't be here. You would have done it the first time you had any negative consequences from alcohol. It will never be easier to quit tomorrow. You don't ever have to drink to please someone else and it's confusing that you would if you don't want to. It sounds more like an excuse made by your addiction. If you truly want to quit, quit now. Don't wait til the consequences are even greater.