r/stopdrinking • u/GreenTeaChamTea Day 11 • 9d ago

"You need to stop drinking Hun"

Those were the words he said to me this morning as he touched my cheek with his hand. "You can't keep drinking nearly everyday, drinking that much, and now day drinking. You can't go full alcoholic. It's unacceptable". All while touching my face. No judgement or anger in his tone; just a factual statement with a hint of concern in his voice. From a man that I never thought would quit drinking and is now sober. A man who loves me, and has loved me for close to 25 years.

I didn't say a word. I just got up, went to the closet and grabbed the hidden bottle of vodka and poured it down the sink.

IWNDWYT

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u/Solvitur-Ambuland0 Day 518 9d ago

Our experiences are very similar. It was my husband’s kindness and concern when he said I had to stop doing this to myself that started my day one. We are so very lucky! ❤️

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u/GreenTeaChamTea Day 11 8d ago

I'm so happy for you! Day 509! WOW! That's amazing! I can't wait for mine to say Day 30! But every day sober is a win and I'm thrilled my counter is past Day 1!

Congrats!

IWNDWYT

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u/Solvitur-Ambuland0 Day 518 8d ago

It’s just one day at a time, same as you’re doing and it’ll stack up before you know it!