One year sober here. You can do it!
January 1, 2020 was my second Dry January. My wife and I then decided to try to make it through her birthday without drinking. By the time her birthday rolled around, we had the clarity to realize drinking just flat wasn't healthy for us. We've now been through one of our harder years of life and we've been nothing but thankful that we made this choice.
I realize not all of you are in the same situation but I know that every one of you is capable of getting through this day, tomorrow, the next day, and ultimately this month without alcohol. And for those of you who might need to quit altogether, I believe in you too. Today is your first step. You got this!
Posted Jan 1, 2022, 1:27 PM UTC
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Tell us about how things improved with you directly correlated to quitting alcohol
Not sure why you got downvoted. It's a fair question that others might find helpful.
Well I've dropped 50 pounds but that's an easy response.
Summing up everything: I've been more present. Instead of tuning out every day after work, I've been able to take stock of my life, be present for my family, and begin to really commit time to self-improvement. I'm making the most of what little time we all have left by being in the moment instead of losing time inebriated.
A really lovely, motivating answer. Well done mate.
That’s so great to hear. Maybe I get downvoted bc people think all benefits are the same, but I honestly think alcohol just amplifies what we‘re already weak at. I know guys that can drink and still work fine, I can’t. I procrastinate more, can’t maintain focus and am not present. So its great to hear you improved those things. Keep it going, sounds like you’re doing great.
Thanks!
Love this answer. I’m inspired.