Sobriety

[Schrup]

Gratz Rick! My daughter was the driving force behind my sobriety. She was 9 years old at the time, now she's 21. I have a 6 year old son that keeps me in line now. Being a good dad is the single most important thing to me. My dad was an example of what I didn't want to be, to include being a drunken monster. I did AA for about the first 5 years. Now I go to pick up my annual coins.

[Rick V]

Thanks guys. (and congrads to all those who remind me that 5 years is just the beginning)
BTW that little girl who made me quit is now a full grown Army MP. I recon I had better stick to my agreement with her.

[widgeon13]

Congrats and a well deserved pat on the back! Keep it going. I've been off the sauce for half my life now. Most likely saved my life, certainly my marriage. I always blamed those terrible hangovers on a bad cigarette. Gave that up as well at the same time. Now just a good Cohiba on very special occasions.

[Jim Bremner]

Please take this the right way guys! I respect each one of you.

I stopped drinking for three years. I had been drinking too much for my own liking, so I stopped


My 4 sons and wife begged me to start having a drink or two! Seems I was a very cranky guy

Hi, I'm Jim and I haven't had a drink in 12 hours.. (the three years was solo)

[VaSteve]

Originally Posted by Rick V

Well today, the 11th is my 5th anniversary of sobriety. Havn't touched a drop, No AA required, no support group needed, just the memory of a very disappointed little girl and the promise that her daddy would never drink again.
Just thought I would brag a little.
My neighbor wants to celebrate with a kegger.

Congrats Rick. My dad did it with AA. He had something like 25 years when he passed away still very involved with the program all that time.

[strupgolf]

Congrat's, I'll drink to that. Maybe a 7-up or Dr Pepper.

[wcc]

Sobriety? F-that! LOL! It's all about moderation and self control. I mean it seriously. I used to smoke 1.5 - 2 packs A DAY in the military and threw my cigs in the trash THE DAY I got out and never looked back. I've given up on drinking for years and picked it back up once in a while. It's all about 'will' power. Congrats to you and I hope you stick with it. It's easier for some then others..... Now where is that 'bar is open thread'.....

[LakeCleElum]

****** Excellent job Rick. You should be proud.......Myself, I'm approaching 19 hours ******

[Buckterrier]

Congrats Rick. It's two years today for me.

[MFAFF]

Well done... great news.

Sorry tho that it has to be that way...

There is a huge amount of satisfaction in having a very good wine from time to time with a good meal.. or a very good cocktail....

But go for it.

[Seahawk]

Terrific accomplishment, Rick.

We all have our "issues".

[Z-man]

To all you quitters out there -- I applaud you! Well done!

-Z-man.

[Oh Haha]

Just caught this thread.

Great job, Rick!!


I quit smoking cold turkey when we were expecting our first child. I am fortunate that I never a problem being addicted to anything. I enjoy a drink now and again under the right circumstances but there is a good reason I prefer NOT to go out to bars/clubs. Had enough when I played in the band.

[wcc]

[Crepitus]

Grats 2 all. 15 months for me. Its hard to admit that I could not handle my booze anymore but after 35 years of drinking way too much I realized it was time to quit. I feel 15 years younger. Healthier and wealthyer!