It would appear that I am not alone, having just returned after blowing long-term sobriety. It is hard to find a place to fit in. It is, in fact, humiliating. I pray that I will not let my ego keep me from regaining the peace I knew once through working the steps. If I do not, I am screwed.
I do remember a guy from my old home group who had over 10 years, went back out, and came back. When I last saw him he was doing fine, with a couple of "new" years. He only carried one chip: the 24 hour desire chip. Perhaps I will do the same.