“I decided to get this particular milestone out of the way and prove to myself that I am no longer interested in drinking and that I can still have fun without it.”

“The number of days I drank were more than those I didn’t. I was also rarely able to stop at just one. I never admitted it, but alcohol had me in her clutches.”

“I didn’t start telling anyone that I’m giving up alcohol for good until a few days ago and I was over a week into it. The majority of the people in my life still don’t know and may be a bit surprised to read this.”

“I felt upset and stressed and drinking to numb uncomfortable feelings has always been how I’ve handled life.”

“This time it`ll be different, I told myself firmly. But I don’t even believe my own lies anymore.”