Day 0

https://www.reddit.com/r/stopdrinking/comments/1j7ccuk/day_0/

created by OneTooMany93 on 09/03/2025 at 17:14 UTC

47 upvotes, 6 top-level comments (showing 6)

This is it, this is the moment that a big decision needs to be made and abided by. I was at a country dance club yesterday and had 1 too many Jack and Cokes…by one too many I mean many too many. I ended up trying to get in my car to drive, but a cop stopped me before I could get inside. I tried to sneak to my car a couple of times and the cop saw me each. The cop ended up calling me an idiot at which point I told him that I would whoop him if he wanted to go that route. He hit me with threatening a police officer and called an Uber for me. I told him to just take me to jail, but he didn’t - cool guy in that regard. So now I’ve got a court date for threatening a police officer and may end up doing jail time for it, idk what the rules are. I’ve got to end this cycle, I’m too old for this and cannot sustain at this rate. Going to be miserable all day today thinking about what a bad decision going out to drink was and I’m going to be in agony until this court date. Why do I do this to myself…

Comments

Comment by AdventurousPapaya143 at 09/03/2025 at 17:19 UTC

27 upvotes, 1 direct replies

Wow what a nice cop. I feel like 99% would let you start your car and go after you for dui

Comment by ToughData5822 at 09/03/2025 at 17:18 UTC

11 upvotes, 1 direct replies

Hey! I stopped today too. I realized I don’t want to lay down and hold my right side every night cause it’s so tender. Day one here

Comment by kpmsprtd at 09/03/2025 at 17:30 UTC

8 upvotes, 1 direct replies

What a kind police officer you dealt with. You are very fortunate indeed. Good news! You no longer have to do this to yourself. Best wishes on your recovery journey.

Comment by sunshinepie1 at 09/03/2025 at 17:50 UTC

3 upvotes, 1 direct replies

Day 1 here too ..... Feeling like emotional and physical shit but I'm trying to forgive myself and learn more about my triggers. You're not alone! Glad you're ok and hope that court shit goes away for you 🙏 IWNDWYT