In 2013 I was diagnosed with liver inflammation and very high liver enzymes (3X normal) by my doctor through routine blood work. I was only 31. I also lied to her about how much I was drinking when asked. Told her 5-6 drinks a night (beer) when in fact it was 12-14 (vodka). I left that office sure as the day is long: I was never going to drink again.
I drank another year, every day.
Why do I stay sober today?
Well I got sober to heal my liver. A CT scan (at 18 months sober) and full blood work confirmed that it is completely healed. Normal size, normal enzymes.
I stay sober today because I want to live as long as I can (aka not drop dead of liver disease in my 30's). I feel like I was given a second chance and I'm not going to blow it.
I've been sober 25 months.