I’m just starting on the journey of not drinking. I could really use some support and friends who have over come this challenge.
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Hi, Bree. Welcome. Keep sharing. Share your thoughts on other comments and posts and you'll definitely find friends to support you on this journey.
Thank you so much! I really need that reality check sometimes. I got weeks with out drinking, and then just decide ti and drunk too much, time to end ut fir goid.
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I’ve a day in. I also need to end for good.I’m so unhappy with myself next day
Yes! I feel that pain too. It’s never worth it. I end up pushing people away.
Me too that’s why I’ve been single for a while now
Same. My ex partner loves to drink, does everyday but moderately I would want to drink if he was but over drink. When I wanted to get better he’d say goid you need to, but i’m not quitting. Didn’t seem to get not having it in the house at all would be easiest for me.
Hey Bree! 4 years sober here and ready to cheer you on 
Sorry you had that experience. Some folks can't grasp the severity of the pull to use. If you told someone you were allergic to peanuts, they would purge every peanut based item in their home. Tell them that having alcohol in the home is just as dangerous to you, and they can't see it.
How are you hanging in there Bree? I appreciate the input and feedback you left for me. Hope all is well and you are still continuing the sober journey🙂
Look beautiful you are a gorgeous young lady absolutely hands down the most beautiful rose in the garden, at first it was hard for me too I quit drinking and smoking weed and spice the same day cold turkey and never look back now I laid in bed for a little while sick as a dog but it's great to be sober if you ever need to talk to anyone my name is Rob just hit me up
Hey Bree, I just saw your post.
How are you doing?
Your partner may not really want you to quit, despite saying that you should or knowing that you should. When you quit alcohol, it makes people uncomfortable who still drink because, 1) they lose their drinking buddy 2) it forces them to look at their own drinking. If your bf is drinking everyday, but "managing" it, he may not be for long. Eventually his tolerance will build and he'll need to drink more and he'll start sliding down the pitcher plant. The decline is different for everyone, but drinking everyday is a not a good sign. You giving up drinking means he will have to take a closer look at his own drinking, and he doesn't want to face that. It may be time to reevaluate the relationship, unfortunately. You can't make him quit, and he'll resent you and go back to it or hide it if you do. He may be inspired by your sobriety and how good you feel, but he'll go back bc he never made the conscious decision to quit anyway, if that makes sense. I didn't mean to write so much, hope that all makes sense! I wish you luck, let us know how your doing. And I second talking to other people in recovery, they will help give you the support you need.