If I Had A Drink Last Night...

I've been working on stopping drinking for 3 years, have fallen and gotten back up multiple times, but this time around is sticking. I think a big reason for that is how I am looking at my drinking now.

Last night, my partner was talking about having a drink (partner isn't drinking at the moment either) and while he was talking about it, I let my mind wander down that path. I then did the think it all the way through trick which I picked up in this sub (THANK YOUUUUU) and turned my mind elsewhere.

Then this morning when I was up with zero hangover and out walking the doggos at 6 AM, I started to think about all of the things I would have missed had I had a drink last night: I wouldn't have done my usual 2 mile walk (or any length walk really) with the dogs, I would've neglected my vegetable garden and let it pass the day with no water, I wouldn't have fed my kid or partner good food this am and would've opted for greasy no-nutritional value comfort food for hangovers, I would've missed my physical therapy this am and been a no show, I would be stewing in shame and I wouldn't have slept last night, I wouldn't be able to run errands, etc. Essentially, I would've canceled my life for a day and I don't want to do that ever again.

Sorry for the long post, but i've been thinking about it all morning, this afternoon and wanted to share. I am so very grateful for this sub, I've spent many hours perusing and being inspired. Big love to you all.

Also - IWNDWYT.

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Edit: grammer fix