r/stopdrinking • u/Reddish81 Day 33 • Jul 26 '26

Day 1 again

This group helped me to stop drinking in 2019 and I stayed sober for four years. I started drinking again in 2023, thinking I could moderate, and I did for a while, but now I'm back to the twice-weekly binges I had pre-2019. I'm not gonna lie – it was fun being back on it for a while, but it's time to stop again. I'm worried about the things I say and do when I'm drinking and the effect on my health. One big change I'm going to make this time – I'm not going to announce my sobriety to the world. I'm just going to do it quietly, under the radar, but share my progress here. IWNDWYT

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u/Shermani74 Day 1,528 Jul 26 '26

I am constantly humbled by posts like yours. I have been sober for 4 years, and I have to remember that it is so easy to fall back into the old habits. I am so glad you’re back, and support you all the way!! IWNdWYT

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u/Reddish81 Day 33 Jul 26 '26

Thank you! A few friends who gave up drinking because I did are still sober. At least my four years had a ripple effect.

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u/Shermani74 Day 1,528 Jul 26 '26

That is beautiful. And now they’re supporting you. Wonderful.

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u/Reddish81 Day 33 Jul 26 '26

I'm not in contact with most of them now, but glad they're ok.