One day after another and pretty soon a month, a season, then a year has gone by.

since. It wasn't part of the plan. Three bottles unopened merlot are still in the kitchen!

hitting the reset button here myself after a spirited holidays... . Really hasn't been too hard....

It was my 45th birthday, I was working on full-blown alcoholism. It does run in my family

post here first, give us a chance to talk to you

Almost a month already, go for two and then twelve. It goes by fast, then you wont want to break your streak after that.

Good Job! Keep on keepin' on.

My poison was nicotine,,,, different substance but the same disease. I have been 4 years without on January 17th.
Occasionally I miss it but I can finally say I will not smoke again.

One day at a time. I was sober for almost 5 years until I slipped up this past June.

Only one time. I was angry at myself, but with my spouse's support I was able to shrug it off and start again with just a little guilty moment then I moved on with my sober life once again.

On a side note my Dr. has helped me to develop a regimen using legal Medical Cannabis - both THC and CDB - to help control my anxiety. I still use a few traditional pharmaceuticals but over the last 24 months the 420 has really assisted in keeping the number of my anxiety attacks way way down, and less powerful too. I am also sleeping better.

Not saying this would be for you or anyone else, I am not a doctor, but if your state has legal 420 it may be something you want to at least discuss with your Doctor.

I am an alcoholic. Been one for 5 decades.

Beer and wine have mega calories as do mixed drinks with sweet mixers. If I give up the calories I take in during cocktail hour daily, I might lose at least a pound or two a week.

You feel better, look better, lose weight, be healthier, accomplish more and have some extra cash for other things.

As my mother used to say, "keep on keepin' on" and "keep gettin' up."

so insures sobriety more than helping another with the same problem. Your simple sharing here is not so simple, it is vastly important because you have effectively reached out to others.

I should be doing the same, but dinner without wine is just boring! At least that’s my excuse! You may be an inspiration for me to at least have some days without wine.

I've been clean for a little over three years. It does get easier.