Originally Posted by LexieCat

I posted over on the Alcoholism forum--I don't post there a whole lot anymore. I use AA for my recovery and even though I know many people who have achieved great sobriety without it, I sometimes have trouble restraining myself from getting on a soapbox, lol.

Anyway, feeling very grateful for eight years of my life that I would have lost if I hadn't made the decision to say goodbye to alcohol for good. Not drinking has never been a struggle for me (apart from maybe the first days/weeks), but living life sober has had its challenges! I feel like I recently finally passed a plateau I've been on for the past few years. Feeling more centered and present on a daily basis.

Thanks to all of you for being part of my journey. What I learned in Al-Anon has helped me on a daily basis in coping with the other people in my life--alcoholic or not.