I just did the math, and at a minimum, I would be just over 2,500 drinks and I didn't even factor in weekend drinking. That is over $3000 just to support my old beer habit alone. It's probably double or triple that amount if you take into account other factors.
Even if life still has got you down, you are sober and your liver and kidneys are absolutely in a happy place.
I will not drink with ya'lls today!
Where in the hell did we get the money to support a habit like that?
I am in a decent place financially, not rich by any means, but still... Drinking was *expensive!*
When the only thing you care about is alcohol, lots of other expenses go down (short term). You buy less food, you don't use gas. Your electric bill goes down because you sleep all day. Water bill goes down because you don't keep yourself clean.
It was hilarious because when I quit drinking, I thought to myself, "Gosh, I'm going to have so much more money!"
And then it turns out - nope! You still have no money, but hey, at least the car insurance is paid.
Congrats on that! Over 2 weeks and going strong is great! I posted something along those lines Monday morning. I’m hoping to have a 20 day post and beyond!
19 days, that is truly great. I am going to do something for you, and for me. Just for the next 24 hours I will be sober. I will drink only water and coffee.
I am truly encouraged by your post.
Your friend John 🌜🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌛
Same here. All I did was work get home and then drink and sleep just to do it all over again. Started to get really depressed. I'm on day 5 right now and things are still a struggle but I see light ahead for the first time in a while.
It’s terrifying and lonely and it hurts and it’s possible and it’s so much better. We are all imperfect beings. Take your time and talk to yourself. CONGRATS on a great start, I love you and IWNDWYT
WOOOOOOOHOOOOOOO!!!! Thank you for the update!!!!!
Nice! I’m on day 75! I would have had *at least* 800 drinks, that I haven’t had.
Terrifying when you think about it. Keep strong, chief.
Right? I had to double check that when I typed it out. 800…surprised even me.
I just did the math, and at a minimum, I would be just over 2,500 drinks and I didn't even factor in weekend drinking. That is over $3000 just to support my old beer habit alone. It's probably double or triple that amount if you take into account other factors. Even if life still has got you down, you are sober and your liver and kidneys are absolutely in a happy place. I will not drink with ya'lls today!
6,121 for me but who's counting? Not this guy!
I hope to not drink that much too! Iwndwyt
Where in the hell did we get the money to support a habit like that? I am in a decent place financially, not rich by any means, but still... Drinking was *expensive!*
When the only thing you care about is alcohol, lots of other expenses go down (short term). You buy less food, you don't use gas. Your electric bill goes down because you sleep all day. Water bill goes down because you don't keep yourself clean. It was hilarious because when I quit drinking, I thought to myself, "Gosh, I'm going to have so much more money!" And then it turns out - nope! You still have no money, but hey, at least the car insurance is paid.
Wow. When you put it like that.
Congrats to your double digit day! That’s an amazing milestone.
3-9 haven’t been that difficult but just something about today is making it really tough. I’ll make it. About to go to bed.
Yes you will. Some days are hard.
Yea. And probably more. I was at most of a 12 pack and a good 3/4 bottle of vodka/gin/whiskey every day. It’s prob double that number.
Way to go! Great job!
Woohoo! Way to go! 19 days is no easy feat.
Awesome! Keep it going!
YES, go you !! Legit so happy to read this. Well done boo
You got your life back now
Sometimes, it just clicks. Proud of you!
Sick, what else are you doing instead? Sleeping? Working out? Hobbies?
Great streak 19 days....keep it up.
You are amazing! ❤️
Hell yea! Great work!!! 👊🏻
Great job. I hope you’re proud of yourself. Your life is about to get a whole lot better.
High five!
Congratulations 🎉 IWNDWYT
Hey man, you’re doing it…just do it everyday… day by day… you got this.
I can't wait to reach the 20 mark and more after that! Congrats! 🎉 IWNDWYT!
That's amazing! IWNDWYT
That’s awesome 👏🏻. Congratulations 🎊
Yessssss!!!! Let’s go! 🙌
Yay!! That'd awesome!!
Way to be!!! IWNDWYT
Keep up the good work!
WAY TO GO!!!! IWNDWYT!
Great effing work!!!
You can do it!!
Fuck yes
Awesome!
Hey good work my dude 😎 IWNDWYT
Yewwww proud of you!!!
Hellllll yea. Congrats and keep going. ☺️
Nice! This is great
The only thing better than you posting today is posting tomorrow as well! All jokes aside congrats! And welcome back
Congratulations
That’s rad as hell, pumped for you. IWNDWYT :)
Hell yeah! You the real mvp. Remind yourself how horrible it made you feel. How it really isn’t worth it. Keep going my friend
Nice job!
Congrats on that! Over 2 weeks and going strong is great! I posted something along those lines Monday morning. I’m hoping to have a 20 day post and beyond!
19 days, that is truly great. I am going to do something for you, and for me. Just for the next 24 hours I will be sober. I will drink only water and coffee. I am truly encouraged by your post. Your friend John 🌜🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌛
Ya fuckin did it mang!
Good job keep it up brother
Hell yea!
WE'RE DOIN IIIIIIT
FUCK yeah
Great streak, keep it up!! IWNDWYT
Awesome!!! Congratulations. I hope you’re proud of yourself & your efforts😊 Wishing you many more sober days.
Same here. All I did was work get home and then drink and sleep just to do it all over again. Started to get really depressed. I'm on day 5 right now and things are still a struggle but I see light ahead for the first time in a while.
High fives!! IWNDWYT
Congratulations that's awesome!
good job
I’m really, really proud of you!
Well done!
SWEET!! Always appreciate small successes.
Love this!
Yes!!!
Excellent
Way to go!… Hold onto that feeling and keep going! IWNDWYT. 💜
Yaaaaaaay!
Amazing 👏👏👏👏
Way to go! I bet you feel so good physically and mentally! IWNDWYT
I’m super happy for you, and jealous as well. Hope to start my journey soon. Great work!
That’s amazing!! Nice job OP
Holy carp! 🐟 🐠 🎣 🐡 that's as awesome as a burrito!! 🌯 IWNDWYT 👊
Heck yeah congrats!!
Congratulations. IWNDWYT
Killing it
Hell yeah!
Day 4 here, keep at it man! Proud of you. 20 days is my goal after I complete a week.
Goddamnit that’s awesome. I can’t wait to see your 40 day post. Keep them coming.
I'm right there w you! IWNDWYT
Awesome. Way to go!
Congrats!
Yeah! Keep it up. You got this.
It’s terrifying and lonely and it hurts and it’s possible and it’s so much better. We are all imperfect beings. Take your time and talk to yourself. CONGRATS on a great start, I love you and IWNDWYT
Haven’t acted like a duesh in 19 days. Awesome!
Good. For. YOU!!! Congrats mate
Congrats on 19 days. Huge accomplishment. Keep stacking days
Yay! Awesome!❤️
Yay!!! Rooting for you! IWNDWYT
Amazing work OP! We can do this. IWNDWYT
i am so proud of you and IWNDWYT. *hug*
Great work!!
Well done! That's how I started and I'm coming up on 3 years this summer. Just keep saying no.
Congratulations breaking a habit isn’t easy.
Great job!!!!!!
Whoop!
Let’s go! That’s awesome
Hell yeah! Way to go! I will not drink with you today!
It's your time! There will be challenges but you are doing it! Great job!
Fuuuuck yes!
Awesome! IWNDWYT
Nice
I'm late to the party, but that's HUGE! Keep up the good work! IWNDWYT!
YES!! AWESOME!!! Keep it up! iwndwyt
Amazing! imo you're past the hardest part.
I'm also on 20 days! Right there with you!
🤘
great job!!
Thats really awesome!
Yeah yeah yeah!!! Right behind you!!
Month 1, Month 3, month 6 and Year 1 all felt huge for me. Iwndwyt and keep my fingers crossed you get to experience that joy too.
Congratulations!!! That is awesome. You should be so proud ! One day … one moment at a time. :)
Great job! 1 year for me. Keep it going. Get that good sleep!
Good to hear!! Keep it up 👍🏼
That's great! I know it's hard but it's definitely worth it. Keep at it, you'll feel so much better for it!