I have 9 months. Even though I have had time before; this season of recovery is different. Because I am different. I'm changing a lot. What was once acceptable is no longer. I have less patience with people and things that mess with my sobriety. I'm not as much of an emotional milkshake as I was before; I still get upset but it doesn't last as long. I spend more time at home and I'm ok with that. I spend more time reading and quietly reflecting; I've learned to be alone with myself. The cravings aren't as frequent at all. I'm developing more habits related to being sober; I've broken a lot of the old habits (i.e. 5'oclock and going to the bar; now I don't think about it).
I did notice I have been pretty busy now that I'm back at school teaching again and wicked tired so haven't been on SR as much...that isn't good. I don't want to get complacent.
Great thinking; thank you for posting!!