Wish me luck

[jsb]

Hi all, going on 4 years now. Just dropped in to say I realize how many friends I've lost since I stopped drinking. It's made me a bit sad but its certainly not a reason to start again.

I see pictures from people doing things I used to do but haven't called me in 2 years to participate. Anything from golf to softball to whatever...

Maybe I'm just not fun sober.

Congrats on almost 4 years! You should be incredibly proud of your accomplishment.

As for your friends, I’d bet that them avoiding you is much more about them than it is about you. They might feel guilty or they might not want to face a problem that they might have.

 

[Ficklone02]

Hi all, going on 4 years now. Just dropped in to say I realize how many friends I've lost since I stopped drinking. It's made me a bit sad but its certainly not a reason to start again.

I see pictures from people doing things I used to do but haven't called me in 2 years to participate. Anything from golf to softball to whatever...

Maybe I'm just not fun sober.

Thx for the update and sharing such great progress. You should be very proud of yourself!!

 

[secondname]

Hey folks, five years sober.

Probably signing out for good

 

[Dr.bannedman]

Hey folks, five years sober.

Probably signing out for good

my dog. i am stoked for your success. and i wish many more years of happyness. keep up the good work.

 

[CyOps]

Outstanding.

 

[CycloneErik]

Hey folks, five years sober.

Probably signing out for good

Nice job. Be proud!

 

[bhutch65]

Hey folks, five years sober.

Probably signing out for good

Congrats! Something to be celebrated.

I have been sober for over a decade and I need to be vigilant at all times.

Had 3 years once and drank. 10 years another time and drank. Both times I never knew if I'd make it back.

When people tell you that alcoholism is progressive, My experience makes it evident they are stating the truth.

 

[secondname]

Seven years sober.

Wow.

 

[cstrunk]

Seven years sober.

Wow.

Congratulations!

 

[wintersmd]

Seven years sober.

Wow.

FREAKING AWESOME!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS.

 

[CyTwins]

Seven years sober.

Wow.

So cool. Thanks for sharing

 

[t-noah]

I'm a regular poster with a new name for this. After a lot of praying and talking it's time to admit I'm an alcoholic. For the past 15 years my life has revolved around alcohol. I need to stop before I hit rock bottom.

As of Saturday I've had my last drink. I must succeed. I will succeed.

Wish me luck.

Good luck dude. You can do it! I would guess most here would say, post here anytime you might need support.

 

[ImJustKCClone]

Seven years sober.

Wow.

True story - I was just thinking about you the other day, and hoping that your story was still a positive one. Thanks for sharing that it is!

 

[aauummm]

Seven years sober.

Wow.

Congratulations! You are a winner! It makes me happy to hear success stories!

 

[alarson]

Seven years sober.

Wow.

Great to see!

Having seen it up close and personal with a family member, I know just how much of an accomplishment it is. Congrats!

 

[JP4CY]

Seven years sober.

Wow.

I'm so glad to see this (and please stick around and post more).

 

[JohnnyFive]

Seven years sober.

Wow.

Congratulations!

 

[BCClone]

Seven years sober.

Wow.

Fantastic!! Just keep doing what you are doing. Great job.

 

[NWICY]

Seven years sober.

Wow.

Congrats to you! Great accomplishment!

 

[secondname]

Updating based on another poster's question today...

9+ years sober. It's easy now but it was hard then. Especially socially more than the physical aspect of drinking. But as you age you realize more people DONT drink than do drink.