11,315 days one day at a time

[Smoke]

Ok, today is the 31st anniversary of my "sobriety date", I have been continuously clean and sober since December 14 1982.

It's supposed to be a big deal but I'm feeling kind of ambivalent about that because it's been so long since I've had a drink anyway that to me it's a non event. I went through a period a few years back where I really questioned whether or not I actually was an alcoholic since I stopped drinking at a very young age ( I have never taken a legal drink) but I came to the conclusion that even if I wasn't I've gone so long without it that even if I knew conclusively that I wasn't an alcoholic I really can't see the point of drinking now anyway.

So come on and help me celebrate 31 years of not doing something I really have no desire to do anyway

 

[dmar]

Congratulations! Sounds to me like you are in a great place in life; truly in control of yourself, and your life. I'm sure this is a bit controversial to say, but I've never really seen alcohol (and/or drugs) do anyone any good. And, I've seen it do a whole bunch of harm. I think I'll just stop with that thought...

I have a lot of respect for folks that can do what you've done; takes a lot of will. Plus, look at all the money you saved, and can put toward S&Ws!

Anyway, congratulations again!

 

[Ivan the Butcher]

A very big "Good for You!" At the rate your going, you ought to see at least 31 more. Ivan

 

[timn8er]

Attaboy!!!

 

[Buckey08]

You need to be proud of your self for what you haven't been doing, In today's world willpower seems to be a thing of the past! Setting yourself apart from the rest will always make for a winner.

 

[rwsmith]

I think......

I think that is a great place to be. Like you I don't want to spend any more time drinking, because I've already spent enough time on it. The thrill is gone and I see myself in a clearer light. I have other things that give me thrills and happiness without hangovers and legal consequences.

Congratulations to those who have no desire to be where they were before.

 

[Llando88]

Congrats, wishing you all the best.

 

[Hillbilly77]

Newcomer: "I'm not even sure if I'm an alcoholic."

Old Timer: "That's ok. You'll do until one comes along."

 

[fat tom]

I don't know how many days it's been,but I quit 31 years ago. What made me quit? Blackouts and hangovers that interfered with my hunting and fishing. Ain't missed it! When you get right down to it,what is the point?
f.t.

 

[williamlayton]

That is great----HURRRRAH !
I was a hard drinker---everybody was when I grew up. Then one day I stopped. Hummmmm---well I did have a beer this summer---so---maybe I didn't stop .
Anywho----HOOOORAAAH.
Blessings

 

[MDGasman]

Great for you! It leaves more $$$ for guns and ammo!

 

[tops]

Congratulations! I never cared for drinking but I loved tobacco. I quit using tobacco (Lucky Strikes and Black Maria) at Christmas 1986. I quit cold turkey and said I would die before I would use it again and some days I thought I would die but I didn't. Larry

 

[blujax01]

Congratulations! You saved yourself (and those who love you) a lot of heartache by quitting when you did.

I will not drink today.

 

[4011]

A big Texas Salute to you. One of the smartest things you ever did!

 

[galena]

Happy Birthday, Smoke. Congratulations, from one who has been there. It took me longer than you to "smarten up", eleven years last month.............and so far today. KCB

 

[Old TexMex]

Congrats Smoke, hang in there, ya might just make it!
God bless you and yours.

 

[shouldazagged]

...eleven years last month.............and so far today. KCB

Well put. It's been a long time for me, but that's in the past. All I have is right now, and realizing that is why there are a lot of sober days in the past. Right now suits me just fine.

Congratulations, Smoke. I know you know we don't do this alone on our own willpower.

 

[Arik]

Congrats!

While I have no desire to stop drinking I did quit smoking about 2 months ago. Cold turkey. It's one of those things you have to want. And i understand that now. I tried before but failed and it'd because I "didn't really want to". A few months ago I scared the excrement out of myself when I felt something weird in what felt like my lungs. Did a few tests, including a lung xray. Everything came back clean and 100% and I no longer need a smoke although I sometimes want for one

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[mg357]

Comgratulations on 11,315 days of being sober.

 

[Smoke]

I don't want any one to think that I think I did this on my own. I am sober today by the Grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ. I'm sorry if saying that is against the board's rule but it is what I honestly believe.

I don't believe in any sense that I am "cured" (all though I have no doubt that is well with in God's power). I still don't see any reason to ingest alcohol except to get drunk and I am well aware that isn't normal thinking but at some point God changed my nature and took away the desire and that's really the reason I'm posting this.

If you are "white knuckling" it or wondering "Am I going to have to fight this desire for the rest of my life?" I can tell you that God can remove the desire; there will be a day where you look around and realize that it just doesn't hold any attraction for you anymore.

And that IMO is the real miracle