Originally Posted by
bigsombrero 
Three years ago, nobody envied my lifestyle. My life is certainly not perfect, not by a long shot, but at least I'm giving 100% out here. And I think that people respect that I am doing things my way and doing them sober. I'll take respect over perfection any day of the week, and I'd take anything over being a drunk again! Sure hope my friends see the light before alcohol sinks its claws in too deep like it did to me.
Well said Big. Way to go with gratitude. Awesome.
Certainly your friends have a good friend in you, and I too hope they see the light sooner than later.