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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
(744 posts)I'm working on it....recovery, I mean. ODAAT.
Hekate
(96,065 posts)
SCantiGOP
(14,354 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
(26,113 posts)Kudos to you -
CaliforniaPeggy
(152,894 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
(26,592 posts)dlk
(12,556 posts)It has taken an enormous amount of courage, honesty and commitment to go this far. Thank you for sharing.
Laffy Kat
(16,555 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
(36,594 posts)Stinky The Clown
(68,501 posts)JDC
(10,591 posts)
ffr
(23,142 posts)
joshdawg
(2,739 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
(8,212 posts)democrank
(11,250 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
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Lifelong Protester
(8,421 posts)Thats great!
Vinca
(51,571 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
(11,539 posts)I got sober October 31 1985. One day at a time!
niyad
(122,056 posts)redstatebluegirl
(12,558 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
(10,881 posts)RESIST one day at a time. The days add up!
backtoblue
(11,999 posts)
TrogL
(32,825 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
(227,752 posts)9 years, 8 months and 15 days here (April 30, 2009) One Day at a Time.
hostalover
(447 posts)volstork
(5,604 posts)and thank you for your message and example.
denvine
(828 posts)Good for you, seriously! Remain strong and as you said, day by day! Your accomplishment is to be commended!
lillypaddle
(9,605 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
(2,552 posts)spanone
(138,132 posts)
sellitman
(11,693 posts)Now do it again!!!!
KY_EnviroGuy
(14,639 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!