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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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SwampFlower · 31-35, F
My husband early in his recovery would put the amount he would have spent on drugs into a piggy bank whenever he got cravings. He would save it for a year and then use it to buy gaming stuff, gym equipment, whatever he wanted.

You deserve to celebrate yourself.
@SwampFlower My mum did this when she quit smoking and would go out on cruises with my old man with her smoking money. Its crazy how quick the smoking,drinking and drug money adds up 😂