Hi everyone. Monday morning in my corner of the world, and I'm onto conquer day 14 AF. I had an interesting convo with a friend over the weekend who was sorta trying to tell me that I shouldn't quit drinking, that it was "better" to continue to drink and simply moderate. First I was irritated as this person drinks as much if not more than me so clearly understands how drinking can spiral out of control, but then I realized they are probably looking at their own habits and questioning them--using me as a kind of mirror I think.
So, I was less irritated and more sympathetic and just replied with all the benefits I've seen in the last 14 days. Not trying to tell them to stop but just reporting on my situation as a positive especially stressing that I don't miss the drinking lifestyle much at all--which is true--I just think of the horrible after-effects I've not had to deal with over the last two weeks. Is it perfect, no, but the cost-benefit analysis tips heavily toward not drinking.
Hope that wasn't too much of a ramble...
Have a good sober day!