tnman1967

Still counting, not really sure why. To keep my motivation I guess. No cravings, alcohol is no longer anything I spend time thinking about. I drank for more than 30 years. Misery, legal problems and health problems was the order of the day. Anxiety and general despair ruled my life for the most part. Today, a completely different outlook on life. Not perfect, still have problems now and then so I don't want anyone to be under the illusion that everything is suddenly hunky dory when you quit drinking. I can tell you this much though, nothing positive come out of drinking in my opinion. If you are struggling, make today your last day of misery.

least

Congrats on your sober time! Thanks for the inspiring message.

Helianthus

Congratulations

Ghostlight1

congratulations. That is quite a long time, be proud.
I never gained anything from drinking, that's for sure.
I still keep count, too. For some reason I think it's important, so I do.
But best to you, and many more sober days.

Dee74

Well done tnman

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RecklessEric

What a job you're doing.
You are absolutely correct- our lives are seriously better without alcohol. A simple, succinct statement.

aasharon90

There is nothing wrong with celebrating
your sobriety anniversary or birthday
when they roll around each yr.

When we celebrate it, announce it, we
are sharing our hope with others just
beginning their recovery journey. Allowing
them to see and hear that if we remain
sober on a continuous bases incorporating
tool and knowledge we are learning along
the way of our addiction and recovery and
become successful, then they can too.

Having everyone, before, during and after
addiction, all stages of recovery is important
as we pave the path so others can follow knowing
that there is hope for many to remain sober
no matter what life throws at us, them.

Congrats on your 5 yrs 9mos. sobriety as you
continue on your own journey to achieve
many gifts and blessings along the way.

Thank you for being responsible for your
own recovery and sharing your ESH
experiences, strengths and hopes here
in SR with us. Good job..!!!!

August252015

LOVE! Awesome and thanks for sharing.
I have the intuition that I am someone who needs that 5 years to be in full recovery. Three and change is a huge difference and much more a marker of all good things...I was such a fatal case that one and two were statistically important yet just the start.

Everyone celebrating a day or 5 yr 9 mo like you is amazing. Thanks, tnman

PhoenixJ

good stuff- agree all the way

waynetheking

I think it's best to always remember dates and milestones when dealing with alcoholism. We can NEVER let our guard down. Your kinda where I'm at tnman. On the 22nd I had another month of sobriety. I had completely forgotten about it. My daughter texted me as she always does and told how proud she was of me.
It really made me think, I gotta come back here more often. Alcoholism is no joke. There plenty of us that go back out after years of sobriety. Many die. So let's keep counting. It's a good thing. Always remember where we came from.
Thanks and continue your sobriety.