I saw someone in the neighborhood and had a long chat the other day. He was carrying a beer across the street to talk to neighbors - something I always did.
When he found out I didn't have a drink in over 18 months he was impressed. He told me I could probably drink again as long as I was careful. I told him I was never gonna drink again for as long as I live - I don't need it.
Then he confessed that he realizes he has a problem. I hope he can do something about it. It reminds me of me, always had a beer in my hand.
Never again. I am relatively an infant as it pertains to being sober, but I hope that in the years to come I can keep it fresh. One thing is seeing other people drinking - it always brings me back to, "I don't want to do that to myself again."
That is one of the reasons I read the newcomers forum almost every day. It reminds me that even those with more time than I have are prone to relapse. And we see it here all the time. Never let your guard down.