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Deuxcents

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45. I quit drinking for my 75th birthday..knocking on 78 and I feel so much better

Sat Dec 7, 2024, 11:55 PM

Dec 2024

My friends still drink n I’m not invited to some goings on but I know I feel a whole lot better than they do. I also noticed my skin looks healthier..especially my face. Wanted to celebrate our victory on Election Day but that didn’t happen so..I do need to cut back on the dark chocolate, tho..one pleasure for another but in moderation, as they say. Not yet ..

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My brother asked me what quitting drinking was like. [View all] bif Dec 2024 OP

So, do you think Pete Hegseth will instantly stop drinking if he gets the DoD job? Ocelot II Dec 2024 #1

Right, and will he stop raping? The man obviously hates women. Walleye Dec 2024 #3

No he looooves women. Just like the Orange Pussy Grabber. I will protect you whether you like it or not. Evolve Dammit Dec 2024 #8

... Leghorn21 Dec 2024 #29

Republicans have a long history of just being able to quit underpants Dec 2024 #4

Rush Limbaugh has in fact stopped his oxy intake. Lucky Luciano Dec 2024 #10

😎 underpants Dec 2024 #13

I'm SO glad. ChazInAz Dec 2024 #14

He's pushing daisies instead of lies now. (nt) Pinback Dec 2024 #21

Or so they say. 😉 ShazzieB Dec 2024 #19

Exactly underpants Dec 2024 #25

Didn't know that about Cindy McCain Mike 03 Dec 2024 #30

What yiz are ignoring, Pete probably has Jesus on his side to help him through what would be a difficult time for 3Hotdogs Dec 2024 #6

Hegseth is a flawed man and a drunk. whfinlay Dec 2024 #20

No I do not think so BubbaJoe Dec 2024 #22

I believe Hegseth when he says he won't drink anymore if installed at the DoD . . . Journeyman Dec 2024 #46

I know what you mean, I quit drinking 30 years ago and the first few years were very tough. I never think about it now Walleye Dec 2024 #2

I thought about it every day for almost 5 years bif Dec 2024 #9

I quit smoking in '87. boonecreek Dec 2024 #5

I worked with a guy that quit decades ago Swede Dec 2024 #40

Is it ever! boonecreek Dec 2024 #41

I quit smoking 39 years ago, two years before I quit drinking . . . Journeyman Dec 2024 #47

Congratulations on your sobriety Sun-Moon Dec 2024 #7

Don't think I could stop. Lucky Luciano Dec 2024 #11

Congrats! Elessar Zappa Dec 2024 #12

I quit alcohol after Labor Day 2023. iscooterliberally Dec 2024 #15

After a while the alcohol-free versions of beer and wine taste better than the real stuff. COL Mustard Dec 2024 #36

I quit 500 days ago. Devilsun Dec 2024 #16

10 years for me orangecrush Dec 2024 #17

My father was an alcoholic and he never tried to quit, as far as I know FakeNoose Dec 2024 #18

Freedom WmChris Dec 2024 #23

Sucks at first, then it's great forever. Iggo Dec 2024 #24

I don't even like the buzz.... I just like the taste. viva la Dec 2024 #26

There are a ton of different non-alcohol wines (dealcoholized actually) COL Mustard Dec 2024 #37

I'll try those. I'm a red drinker, and most of the reds I've had are thin.... viva la Dec 2024 #38

I haven't tried any of the reds... COL Mustard Dec 2024 #42

Here's a couple... COL Mustard Dec 2024 #43

Thanks-- I'll try the Cabs! viva la Dec 2024 #44

I quit six months ago. My situation was a bit different. Mr.Bill Dec 2024 #27

In treatment in 1985 they said, "eventually all you will miss rzemanfl Dec 2024 #28

My story - I drank quite a bit when I worked (not on the job) walkingman Dec 2024 #31

I'm a wee bit suspect about the "glass of bourbon every morning" boasting from a 110-year old wolfie001 Dec 2024 #32

Motivation to quit. BidenRocks Dec 2024 #33

Good for you and thank you for sharing your journey Rhiannon12866 Dec 2024 #34

do u find u have more time? mopinko Dec 2024 #35

In my experience with alcoholism (personal experience) k55f5r Dec 2024 #39

I quit drinking for my 75th birthday..knocking on 78 and I feel so much better Deuxcents Dec 2024 #45