Keep it up man. Glad you did what you needed and you’re here.

Ed, good job man. 1000 days is a good milestone. I’ve always thought very highly of you. That hasn’t changed.

Congratulations.

I admire anyone who can beat an addiction. I admire anyone willing to struggle against an addiction. I’ve had and have my own. Sincerely, thank you for writing this uncomfortable piece. Occasionally I read something on this forum that inspires me and moistens my eyes. Your post is one of those.

One day at a time. Keep at it!

Good work!
I saw a lot of myself in your post.
Fortunately for me, I had a "High bottom."
At a party last weekend (plenty of booze available) one of the drinkers asked me how long it's been. I didn't really know, but I replied "I was in rehab when the Indonesian tidal wave hit." So 18 years....
Keep it up and congratulations!

OZ

It takes a big man to bear his soul; you have my deepest respect sir. Congratulations on choosing to become, and remain, alcohol free; I’m sure all of us on the forum wish you continued success in your journey

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Originally posted by cslinger:
what you have done is monumental and you should be amazingly proud of yourself.

Darn right!

Keep at it, sir, for your own good and so as to be an inspiration to others.

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Originally posted by P220 Smudge:
I know some will read this and think less of me, ...

Not at all. Just the opposite, in fact.

Think less of you for having the strength to claw your way back, not at all.

All people make mistakes, you slammed on the breaks at the edge of the cliff and thank goodness stopped just short of the usually inevitable.

I'm very glad you're here to write this. I hope for 29,000 more days of sobriety.

I'm truly impressed with your journey. Your accomplishments are impressive plus your ability to not drink, just amazing to me.

Keep up the good work, it truly is work!

Wow quite a journey. Takes courage and determination to get where you are now.

Congratulations! Here's to the next 10,000 days, and 10k after that, and so on, and so on.......

Good for you. Keep it up, we are all rooting for you.

Good job and hang in there, don't ever forget the part about cunning, baffling and powerful.

I just figured my sober string - as of today it's 9057 days since my last drink which was on Feb 19, 1998 - one day at a time.

Congrats to you!

While I have never drank the stuff, I can appreciate how hard it must be to get rid of any habit.

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Originally posted by Sig Marine:
It takes a big man to bear his soul; you have my deepest respect sir. Congratulations on choosing to become, and remain, alcohol free; I’m sure all of us on the forum wish you continued success in your journey

I agree.

My family is well acquainted with the devastation of alcoholism. Many go down that road, not many have the fortitude to turn around and do the hard work necessary to make things right. Good for you!

Congratulations.

I too passed a milestone recently.

On December 4, 2022 I celebrated 15,000 days since I quit.

I have known many alcoholics---some of whom have become clean and sober, and others who are not there yet.

Your account of your journey needs to be read by everyone who's dealing with the demon. Thanks for posting it here.

Lots of courage and conviction in you. Congratulation for changing your world and the lives of your loved one. God bless you.