Hello folks! OH and I decided to quit drinking nearly 3 months ago (we are 27 and 29). We had a tendency to binge and were both known for being 'life and soul of the party', often resulting in 10/10 hangovers, lateness, anxiety, low levels of motivation and bad moods. Our friends are less than impressed with our choice to eradicate the dramas of drinking from our lives, although they are getting used to it.
The main motivation for quitting is the fact that both our fathers are alcoholics. They function, but they are each putting away the equivalent of 1.5 bottles of wine per night, on average. We have the alcohol gene on both sides throughout the paternal family tree. We want to inspire both dads to quit or at least considerably cut down and we are fearful of going down the same path ourselves if we go back to drinking.
My father has been in rehab twice and has seen two marriages break down due to alcohol-related incidents, but we've seen no change and the whole mission feels hopeless sometimes. I know OHs father's drinking is putting worry and strain on his family too.
We enjoy not drinking now and although OH is occasionally 'very bored', we're finding other ways to keep him occupied! Has anyone else successfully quit drinking? Or is there anyone out there worrying about their parents excessive drinking? Would love to know how others are coping with both / either.