One year sober. Never thought I’d ever be able to say that. This time last year, I was having seizures, had gout, obscenely high blood pressure, was overweight, broke, depressed, I could go on and on. All of that is gone. I’m currently happy, healthy, and actually have money saved. I still can’t believe how many years I wasted poisoning myself daily. The initial high of being sober and living a normal life has worn off and now I am on to maintaining this new way of life. I still struggle a little bit, not with the drinking part, but basically starting my life over at 40. I’ve read here that it gets easier and I’m sure it will. I again wanted to thank sr for playing a huge role in keeping me on the right path. I wasn’t very educated on the disease when I found you guys but I’m glad I did because there was a point early on when I began to feel like a normie, which I know I am clearly not. Sunday will be my second sober bday but first real one. Don’t think detoxing should count. If anyone happens to read this that is struggling, you can make it happen. Takes time and effort, but it is so worth it. Not easy but what is. Thanks again.