What's it like?

[fluff]

To not drink every night?

[Pie]

What's it like?

Honestly, Fluff, not drinking every night is a huge relief. It's like not being a prisoner anymore.

[Pinecone]

What's it like?

Pie, you read my mind. Relief is the first word I thought if when I saw the question.

[fluff]

What's it like?

Well, I'm going to try to make this a drink free night- and hopefully that will lead to more.

[Pie]

What's it like?

Hi Pinecone, Feeling relief is both surprising and ironic, when I remember the terror that filled me early on at the prospect of not drinking. What say you, Fluff? Ready to experience freedom?

[DriftyAlison0]

What's it like?

It is nice knowing that I won't wake up sick from a hangover.

[frances]

What's it like?

Hi Fluff - I was a nightly drinker for many many years - it was a crutch and a habit and my life began to revolve around drinking. It is absolutely freeing to be away from it. I feel good every day now. I used to feel really crappy most days because of drinking too much the night before. I look better. I have more money because I'm not spending it on alcohol. I am free to do whatever I need to - I can drive my kids places, pick them up, and not worry about doing those things because they would interfere with my drinking or because I could not drive because of my drinking. Life is so much better!

Welcome and I hope you decide to get away from being a slave to alcohol. It is a decision you would never regret. It is not easy but it is so worth it! Check out the newbies nest if you haven't already. You will find tons of support here!

[Pie]

What's it like?

Hey Fluff, wishing won't make it happen. It takes action. Maybe revisit the Toolbox and start making a plan for yourself.

[See the Light]

What's it like?

I?ll give a slightly different perspective. It?s hard. It?s dam hard. For me, even after 56 AF days, it?s a total struggle. Everyone night I still think about it and somehow force myself not to. But every morning now I?m really glad I didn?t ?It?s a lifelong disease, so maybe it will be that way forever, but I read here that it does seem to get better over time. Either way, I know I?m fighting a battle that is worth it because AL and I do not mix, so I know I need to find a way?I hope you do too..Hang in there?

[Byrdlady]

What's it like?

It is empowering. The thought of an AF night seemed so impossible....until I did it, and then did it again. Come on over to the Newbie's Nest for total support....stayed glued to this site and if you really WANT it, you can do it! Like the Good Witch said on The Wizard of Oz, you've had the power all along. Byrdie

[Nelz]

What's it like?

Its a truly gratifying experience, and one that is worth the battle

[catch22]

What's it like?

Alcohol gave me wings then slowly took away my sky. Today i feel freedom and can see the sky when i open my front door . Fluff it so worth it , to be able to have tht choice !

[little beagle]

What's it like?

I have never, not even once, regretted not drinking. To be honest I always regretted drinking. To leave those regrets behind is liberating.

[johncaroll]

Fluff freedom is the best thing that god gave us. So don't think twice everything will be worth it if you do the right thing.

[sunshine_gg]

What everyone else said.

Relief and Freedom. And simplicity. Life is just soooo much simpler.
But, I also remember being terrified at the thought of never drinking again. I really thought that I couldn't live without alcohol. It took me a long time to figure out I couldn't live WITH alcohol, either. Only die.