My reason for getting sober is that I didn't want to die. I was given a month, 18 yr at age 39 when I finally "got it." I'm 43 and just past 3.5 yr sober now.
My reason for staying in recovery is a different choice - I want to live.
Well, happy, clear and free. Big difference in not wanting to die, and wanting to live the way I do now.