Originally Posted by
Mountainmanbob 
There are a few "others" who would not be as close to me today as they are if I was drinking. My wife for one.
Bob
Indeed. I was just realizing the slowly widening circle of people with whom I'm associated now. It is likely they would want nothing to do with the old, drunk me. I don't stay sober for them, but it sure does provide a powerful incentive to stay that way.