Day 5, it's been hard but, staying strong. At times my mind wants to drink but, I think of the after affects. Having withdrawal but, it's getting better day by day.
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Thinking things through helps so much.
Just think, day five is better than day one. And day 6 and 7 will be better than five. You can do this!!
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You can do it, if i can do it trust me: 4 monthes
Congratulations Rita!! So happy for you making it 5 days! One thing that really helps me is staying busy- I set goals for the day- whatever works for you! ODAAT❤️
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You can do this 
stay strong and stay connected 
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Keep up the good work one day at a time 
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Rita, here's an analogy for you. Everyone who is seeking sobriety can only accomplish at the same rate: 1 day at a time. Let's say you and I go to a restaurant & we both order a huge 22 ounce steak. How do you, me or (anyone) eat an entire 22 ounce steak?: the same exact way, 1 bite at a time. Everyone who has 1 month of sobriety, or more,...we all had a day 5 accomplishment like you have !! CONGRATULATIONS 
It's confusing, isn't it. Sobriety is the time we see the real.
Confusing? Yes it is.
Congratulations. You can do this
You got this!!!!
Keep going! You got this!
5 days is excellent! And you'll feel great tomorrow!
Right behind you at 4 days. Rooting for you
Awesome!
Just keep reminding yourself one day at a time  and congrats
Remember the pain ,and just do it one day at a time
Good job!! It is extremely difficult those new days you are having. I had to try over and over until getting 30 days became more important than drinking. The first 30 days is a Danger Zone. But, boy, did that 30 days make all the difference. I know it is only about this one day. Just don’t drink today. It’s always today if you live one day at a time. Today is all we have. I drank my way to seemingly utter worthlessness. A complete and utter failure at life. But I made it to 9 mos. 4 days. I lost my sister and 2 brothers to alcoholism and probably undiagnosed mental illness. I thought ‘who does this happen to? I learned a great aunt and uncle had 3 boys. They all died from alcoholism. I sure didn’t have to look far.
Right on! Sobriety is definitely way better than the savory of chemical addiction.
I spent the last few days watching a friend drink himself to a slow death. Another friend reached out to tell me he was legally dead and just got his phone back. Last we spoke he was looking for a high and couldn't admit it to me. Guess what, he found it.
I need better friends. Maybe I am a bad friend because the one who about died I told him lose my number. I have enough friends dead or dying and didn't need another. I also know what it does to his adult daughter because she confides in me.
I don't know what rock bottom looks like for anyone but me. I pray you know what yours looks like because otherwise it just gets worse.
It does get better!! ODAAT! Wishing you happiness always!!!!