Today is my 100th day!
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Originally Posted by KarenSmith 
How fantastic! I would love to hear how you feel now compared to when you stopped.
So last night I went for the curry and the first stressful event was no where to park!(the area where the curry house was is a bit rough and I have a brand new car, which I know it's a just a car, but in my current financial situation, I can't afford damage to it. I brought the car whilst I was still drinking and in hindsight, probably couldn't afford it!) After driving around for 30 mins I finally found a space albeit not entirely comfortable with.
I then got into the restaurant to find so much alcohol on the table, it was mad! I had already come prepared with my own drinks (it was a restaurant that allowed you to take your own drinks in)!
I sat down and virtually straight away, almost to justify why they were drinking, I was quizzed! Bearing in mind, the last time I was with these friends was at a camping weekend where I was drinking folk under the table! I just simply said: "I choose to no longer drink". I was then asked what about the summer at the car shows we go to? I simply replied: "I choose not to drink there also" which to my surprise was met with a couple of, well I haven't drank since New Year's Eve etc. that was then the end of it, no more questioning and my decision was respected. No one tried to get me to drink and as I watched everyone else get drunk, I still had an ace time.
To answer the question, I feel amazing! My partner, as it write this is in bed nursing a hangover, where as I am up enjoying the morning sunshine! I know this may sound mad, but I am at peace with myself, comfortable in my own skin and respectful of others choices but mine is nevertheless to drink again! Why would I want to, I am as happy as I was as a kid, before the alcohol got the better of me!
Oh and one more thing up to two months in of being sober was really difficult, but just keep going it does get easier!
I think ahead, think clearly and love life!
Thanks for your support!
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