So I grew up in pubs, the drinking culture is something I remember most about my childhood after my Dad left.

I remember sitting in parks for hours as the current step father would chuck a few bags of crisps our way now and again.

The celebration of that step father winning a meat raffle in a pub like he’d achieved something in life. How deluded.

I suppose it was natural to carry on this style of life, I didn’t know much different. Men that were role models in my life from early on had mostly been drunken fighters or womanising morons.

I never had a problem with drink, I was the life a soul of a pub! I was a popular guy. It was normal.

No it bloody wasn’t

I haven’t drank now since April the 12th 2019. 119 days ago, nearly 4 months.

I shall list the pros and cons….

Pros

I’m a better husband, I see things through, I argue less, my temper has disappeared.

I’m a better father, I get up early at weekends, I play more with the children, I have more tolerance, I take them out more.

I have more money

I’ve forgotten what a hangover feels like

I’ve become more productive at work

I’ve lost weight (a lot)

I’ve stopped my Liver getting smashed every week and allowed it to start repairing itself.

Cons

None….

I swear I wish I’d never drank alcohol, after 119 days I can see my life changing, I can feel it changing. I’m cycling about 70 miles a week, I’ve lost nearly 4 stone and I’m a better man and father!

I would urge anyone reading this that thinks drinking isn’t an issue, stop it for 3 months, look back, re-evaluate 👍