The Wise Alchy Sage Retires

[Sundae]

I haven't had a drink since New Year's Eve.
I decided to try abstinance after cutting down wasn't really working for me.

I know you (Griff) don't have as troubled a relationship with alcohol as I do, but I still believe taking the step of cutting it out completely is a brave one in a culture where drinking is not just acceptable but almost expected. My respect to the others who have posted after making the same decision, especially those who identified their own problems.

I'm in Welling today (terrible town, great library) for my second session of group therapy for dealing with Alcohol Related Issues.

The first wasn't too grim, but knowing I am going to spend 1.5 hours, three days a week for the next six weeks is quite daunting. Somehow I think my decision to view quitting drinking as a matter of self respect will be more useful to me than the therapy, but I am trying to be open minded. There is a woman on the course who quit on 25 November after going through detox, so at least I have a role model.

Here's to being able to post that we are still drink free by choice this time next month (even though I am still counting mine on a daily basis!)