I turn 50 in January. I first quit when I was 45..for 3 years (after drinking mostly heavy since I was 16). Then decided I wanted to drink again. Over a year later I quit again. It's been over a month now since I quit, and I plan to stay sober. I missed being present for my kids their whole childhood, my youngest is now almost 18. Pisses me off at times, makes me sad at times, but I am here now and I am gonna give it my all!