Originally Posted by
NEOMARXIST 
I was ashamed to be a drunk but I'm not ashamed to be a recovering alcoholic anymore. For I am living a life to the best of my ability 'one day at a time', on lifes terms and not a chemicals.
Thank you for this very insightful and interesting perspective. It's funny how we try to hide that we are recovering alcoholics, particularly when people ask why we don't drink. You're right, there is no shame in being a recovering alcoholic. We have only truly accepted that we are alcoholics when we can fully admit to anyone what we are without making excuses.
Congratulations on your sober time, Neo!