Thank you for an inspiring post, Buckley. Your advice is absolutely spot on, and I hope everyone takes your message to heart. Sobriety brings so many wonderful things that I never thought could be possible. I went back to school to get my degree after many years, and now have only one class until my dream is a reality. There is no way I could've done it if I were drinking--no way at all. I have 4 years, 4 months of sobriety, and I will never drink again--too many good things in my life to ruin it now. Prayers up for all those still suffering.