Holiday
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Holiday
It's day 19 and I feel I'm doing really well. In a few hours I will be leaving to go to the airport, going to Malaysia for a 2 weeks holiday with my wife. Really looking forward to it. Thing is, all holidays in my life have so far been an excuse to drink more than usual. No work or commitments to hold back but this time I really want to get through the holiday sober. It will be tough but a challenge I'm looking forward to. I feel guilty because my wife feels she needs to refrain from drinking to support me and I feel it's unfair on her. I'm lucky I have her and with the support and regular check-ins on SR, hopefully I'll make if through the next 14 days.
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My husband quit drinking partially to support me. He realized that he didn't like how he acted when he drank and he couldn't enjoy alcohol anymore because of what it did to me. I tried to convince him to drink so I didn't feel guilty about him quitting. Turns out, he's a lot happier with both of us sober so I quit trying to convince him to drink to make myself feel better!
Enjoy your vacation and remember, one drink is too many and a thousand isn't enough!
Enjoy your vacation and remember, one drink is too many and a thousand isn't enough!
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I started this thread just over 2 weeks ago when I was apprehensive and a little uptight. Well, I've just returned home after a fantastic holiday in Malaysia and I'm very glad, and very proud, to say that I'm still sober.
First time I can remember going on vacation and not having a drink. Was talking it through with my wife and it must be a first in the last 20 years. I've also got to admit it was the best time ever. Waking up and being able to do things, function, go and see things apart from the bars, pubs and clubs. Absolute bliss and my wife also said if was the best holiday she's had.
Now going on 35 days without a drink and counting.
Enjoy your day folks and stay safe.
First time I can remember going on vacation and not having a drink. Was talking it through with my wife and it must be a first in the last 20 years. I've also got to admit it was the best time ever. Waking up and being able to do things, function, go and see things apart from the bars, pubs and clubs. Absolute bliss and my wife also said if was the best holiday she's had.
Now going on 35 days without a drink and counting.
Enjoy your day folks and stay safe.
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