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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsToday I observe, but not celebrate a special anniversary.
As of today, January 14, 2019, I have been sober for 29 years.
If you're actively abusing substances, the most important day of your recovery is today. The only difference between you and I is that I have a whole bunch of one day at a times under my belt. If I go out and get drunk tomorrow, than I'm back to zero.
If you're afraid of entering into recovery though, please believe that you CAN get here from there.
Hang in there, and thank you for reading.
RESIST!
Tracyjo
(729 posts)I'm working on it....recovery, I mean. ODAAT.
Hekate
(90,793 posts)SCantiGOP
(13,873 posts)I had one of my closest friends commit accidental suicide when he drugged and drank himself to death at 45.
My other best friend should have died but he is now 4 years sober. Im flying out to see him next week.
MarianJack
(10,237 posts).best wishes for your other friend. I do believe that if I hadn't sobered up I'd have boozed myself into a coffin 25 years ago. My wife wouldn't have spit on a drunk me (or maybe she WOULD have).
RESIST!
3catwoman3
(24,046 posts)Kudos to you -
CaliforniaPeggy
(149,703 posts)I cannot even begin to imagine how tough it is to stay sober.
I profoundly respect your strength to have gotten there, and STAYED there.
MarianJack
(10,237 posts)..and I am very grateful to you and the others who've given such wonderful and positive and moving feedback.
RESIST!
littlemissmartypants
(22,805 posts)dlk
(11,576 posts)It has taken an enormous amount of courage, honesty and commitment to go this far. Thank you for sharing.
Laffy Kat
(16,386 posts)That is huge.
Pope George Ringo II
(1,896 posts)Heck of an accomplishment on several levels, and the only bad part is that you never, ever, get to rest on those laurels.
onecaliberal
(32,895 posts)Stinky The Clown
(67,818 posts)JDC
(10,133 posts)ffr
(22,671 posts)joshdawg
(2,651 posts)Congratulations and keep coming back!
Stonepounder
(4,033 posts)29 years is a phenomenal achievement! You have a whole bunch of 'one day at a times' under your belt and may your have many, many more ahead of you!!
fierywoman
(7,694 posts)democrank
(11,104 posts)Thats quite an accomplishment. Sending my best.
Granny M
(1,395 posts)29 years is awesome. My sobriety date is 8/21/2005. One day at a time.
Cha
(297,656 posts)Lifelong Protester
(8,421 posts)Thats great!
Vinca
(50,304 posts)My brother is in a similar situation. He must be more than 40 years now. It's amazing where he started and where he ended up. He's made a huge success of his life and, as far as I know, has never wavered in his determination to stay sober. It really is "one day at a time," but then you look up and realize it's been a month, a year, a decade, a life. You're right . . . you CAN get here from there.
Andy823
(11,495 posts)I got sober October 31 1985. One day at a time!
niyad
(113,556 posts)redstatebluegirl
(12,265 posts)Not sure how, but I am able to socially drink without doing what she did to her body. She died at 41. Good for you, you are truly blessed to have gone that long sober. Addiction is horrible, it impacts everyone around you.
WeekiWater
(3,259 posts)The closest person to me throughout my life is an alcoholic. 12 years sober. I am such a better person because of their unbelievable strength. I love all of you who face this battle and notch one day of sobriety in your belt, with tomorrow being a chance for two days.
Kurt V.
(5,624 posts)CousinIT
(9,257 posts)RESIST one day at a time. The days add up!
backtoblue
(11,345 posts)TrogL
(32,822 posts)Ive got 13 years but Craftygal and I are going through some rough times with her medical issues. I can certainly get through one day.
lunatica
(53,410 posts)Rhiannon12866
(206,016 posts)9 years, 8 months and 15 days here (April 30, 2009) One Day at a Time.
hostalover
(447 posts)volstork
(5,403 posts)and thank you for your message and example.
denvine
(802 posts)Good for you, seriously! Remain strong and as you said, day by day! Your accomplishment is to be commended!
lillypaddle
(9,581 posts)I know from personal experience that that was a very difficult road to travel.
Victor_c3
(3,557 posts)That is hella-impressive. Something like 1/30 people dont have a relapse, most do relapse.
Ive made it about 6 months, but usually I get messed up around summer. Lots of bad stuff happened to me in summer and everything puts me back into that time.
Your example gives me something to aspire for!
warmfeet
(3,321 posts)My father remained sober from 26 years old to the day he died, April 25, 2017. He was 83.
sweetroxie
(776 posts)GeoWilliam750
(2,522 posts)spanone
(135,875 posts)sellitman
(11,607 posts)Now do it again!!!!
KY_EnviroGuy
(14,494 posts)September 14, 1990 is my anniversary date.
ODAT........... .......
MarianJack
(10,237 posts)...and you and I both know that the most important day is always TODAY!
RESIST!