I just thought about it & this is the longest I've gone without alcohol since middle school

Kinda sad to say but it also feels pretty cool that I've been sober this long. It's been over 8 months now. It doesn't feel like much of an accomplishment for some reason though. Maybe just because I don't mention it to people or make a big deal out of it. Most people in my real life don't even know I quit drinking. I've seen a lot of people who mention "I don't drink anymore" every time they see or hear about alcohol 😅 I didn't wanna be that guy.

Maybe the feeling of accomplishment will hit me more once I reach a full year. Honestly the last time I've gone this long without drinking was probably in 6th grade or something.. I don't even know for sure. I think I'm allowed to feel at least a little proud of myself right now 🙂

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Gibbon · 70-79, M

Pat yourself on the back for the accomplishment then don't think about it. I haven't had a smoke since Christmas and haven't given it much thought until I went to the doctor today and answered that question No not since Christmas. I had been making my own for years. After Vickie passed I cut back to 2 a day. 1 for each time I went on the porch to let the dog out. We spent all our time together out there and kept the smoke out of the house. This past Christmas week I ran out of tobacco and tubes on the same day and said screw it I'm not going to the store for this.