This story reminds me of me 15 years ago when I too went cold turkey and gave up drinking. I too gave up after seeing the fear in my eldests sons face. It reminded of me at that age looking at my father who drunk until the day he died, was an alcoholic. I didnt want my sons to be scared like I always was. So my boys came first and now I have been 15 years sober. I used to drink until I blacked out and I would turn up also to kids things hung over. For my sons and husband, I am glad I gave up. One of my ex Friends never has and is still drinking herself into an early grave. My brother died at 45 from alcoholic reason. I have the life I have always wanted, Two adult sons, 3 beautiful grandchildren and a husband.