I never had what I would call a relapse. Many a day I swore I'd never drink again only to stop at the store on the way home. Did this for 30 years.
What keeps me from relapsing is reading all these stories from those who have.
Puts the fear of God in me.
I did quit for 3 weeks after Thanksgiving 2019. It was so I could break the daily cycle and eventually moderate my drinking.
I was to have no alcohol until Christmas Day. Then none until New Years Eve. Then none until the next big event or party. Which would be months away.
I started drinking Christmas Eve and did not stop until January 16th.
Well that didnt go well. It's all or nothing for me too. I choose nothing as far as alcohol goes.
Thanks for posting all your stories. It helps more than yall know.