I see a lot of friends come in at 60+. I live in a town that has a lot of rehab folks from around the country. Many come back in a few years to check in and most are so grateful for whatever sober time they've enjoyed.
No one has any idea how long we have, but for me being sober today is good enough. It's as if I was living in a world without color - just black and white. We can't expect in depths of withdrawal to have vision of a future - I had to give it time. I'm not far away from you in age as are many here.
Stick around - I'm glad you're here friend. Wait for life in living color to appear. It will