Hello all:
I agree that like everything in life, it is about attitude. I feel really happy and empowered to be sober and I have also found that a lot of people express admiration. I think that the tip to long term sobriety is to celebrate it in yourself everyday and stay commited. I'm happier now more than ever and I am so grateful. Sobriety as I understand it is about personal growth and one has to work at it, and have consistency and in my case it was when I got compliant that I fell...
I try to eat healthy, walk my dog and do things that make me feel good. I try to be the best I can be so that I am proud of who and how I am. When I was drinking I did really shameful things and I got in situations that were unsafe. I felt bad about myself and carried guilt and terrible anxiety. That will never be again. Ever.
Thanks for the post and responses.
Happy 3 years Jaynie!!!