Originally Posted by
HTown 
I really struggled with the idea of not drinking. Tried to moderate for years. The trouble is I like to get drunk. I do not want one or 2 drinks or a glass of wine with dinner. I want a bottle or 1.5 with dinner.
I got honest with myself. Best thing I ever did. It is so much easier, yes easier, never drinking at all. All the stress, hangovers, guilt, shame, worry, gone, just gone. I don’t miss any of it.
Agreed. I realize I cannot control the drink once I start. The only way to control it is to abstain. Used to jok about one being too many and 10 not being enough. Ain't so funny anymore