Today would’ve been 10 years

10 years ago today, I decided to take the advice of many on this sub and take things one day at a time. I stayed sober for 5.5 years. I divorced my addicted husband, lost 50lbs, moved up the corporate ladder, stashed cash in my savings, and felt like a certified badass.

Then, some very difficult and abrupt changes happened in my life that resulted in me giving into temptation one night in the height of the pandemic. After being sober 5.5 years at that point, I had very quickly spiraled and my old drinking habits returned with a vengeance. I drank like a fish for two years, and finally got sober for good again. Here I am 2.5 years later. I’m proud of myself for this sobriety stint.

Just posting to help people who may be considering having a drink after being sober a while. Listen to my story and reconsider please. Now, In times where I’m feeling triggered, I just remember the basics that got me through the tough times in the beginning. “Just get through the night sober. If you really want to drink tomorrow, go for it then. Just not today.” Had I just done that in that moment in 2020, I’d be able to say I’d be TEN YEARS sober today. And could’ve saved lots of money, embarrassing moments, and bad decisions.

IWNDWYT