First let me say that what ever works to stay sober, I'm in favor of people doing that. If you find it helpful to count the days, I in no way meant to imply you should stop doing that. Or not tell others about how it might help them.
Originally Posted by
dox 
I don't see how I could have effortlessly slid into sobriety.
I don't see it as effortless to get there. It may even be harder to get there this way. Just effortless to maintain. Or less effort.
Originally Posted by
Aellyce I just posted on another thread that for me it's quality over quantity.
This really speaks to me. I could have been sober, with no relapses, clenching my fists, yearning for a drink but denying myself that. That to me is a low quality of sobriety. Better to me is to have relapsed to remind myself, "Oh, yes, this is not good." Then be more comfortable with the knowledge that drinking is not good and I'm not denying myself anything. I'm liberated.
Originally Posted by
BrendaChenowyth
Not drinking becomes a normal part of your life the moment you say it does, because you are in control of your life choices. You really can decide what normal for you is.
Nice way to put it.