Today is my 20th day sober.
I am just 9 days away from the longest time I have went without a beer in almost 30 years.
When I made it to 28 days last year during my last "serious" attempt at sobriety (along with the countless other times), I fought the urge to drink every single day, sometimes every single hour.
This time I have had no urge to drink. Can't explain it, but I am just grateful and accepting of it.
I continue to learn things about myself and my addiction to alcohol. I've learned a lot from you guys sharing your stories, and your wisdom. That takes guts.
One of the revelations I have stumbled upon is that I, and only I, am responsible for my drinking. Sounds like obvious common sense but was a real 'light bulb' moment for me.
No one else can
make me drink, just like no one else can
keep me sober.
It is up to me. I'm not going to let myself down anymore.
You guys promise not to drink, and I promise not to dance the Robot at our class prom.
