Last Thursday I decided to quit drinking. Period. No alcohol has been purchased since, and although I did have a beer at a restaurant Tuesday night, I only had soda afterward at home. Last night we had a bottle of wine with dinner; I had three glasses (as much as I usually drink every night). This morning I felt so icky and sick that I poured out the rest of the bottle.

The important thing: I am now on day 8 of *not* going to the fridge to grab a drink as soon as I get home, which is the pattern I have fallen into. So far it hasn't been too hard; the first few days were unpleasant but I am actually sleeping better going to bed sober.

I am not under the impression that anyone actually reads this, but if you do and you're my friend, I am sure that you know I have been struggling with this for years. I hope that I am able to overcome it with my own willpower without having to make other lifestyle changes. I need my life back.