Today I observe, but not celebrate, an anniversary.

[MarianJack]

Today is 28 years of sobriety for me. I don't consider bit to be particularly remarkable, but simply a continuation of a long string of "one day at a time" decisions.

If you are struggling with alcoholism or any other form of addiction, I promise you that you CAN get here from there. Life will not be perfect, but I promise you that it will be better.

In my boozing days my wife wouldn't have given me a second look and I wouldn't have deserved it.

Thank you for reading.

PEACE!

[MLAA]

1. I applaud your commitment and success to one day at a time.

👏🏿👏🏻👏🏽👏🏾👏🏼

[MarianJack]

2. Thank you

PEACE!

[GreenPartyVoter]

3. Amazingly well done!!

[Irish_Dem]

4. Congratulations MarianJack, this is quite an accomplishment.

You have done well and it is remarkable.

[Ohiogal]

5. Congratulations, MarianJack

I can't imagine how hard it's been for you. Keep up the good work!

[HopeAgain]

6. Congratulations!

for not taking a drink, one day at a time, even if you wanted to.

[Angry Dragon]

7. Good work

[elfin]

8. This is huge

Have a close friend who is close to 20 yrs of ODAT. No one ever thought they would be able to get through a month, let alone 20 years.

Scared serious by family intervention, then had the dough to get to Betty Ford, then the unbelievable hard work and diligence and constant sharing of its importance to their life.... and voila! Twenty Years! And yet, still, ODAT.

Many many meetings, sometimes two or three times a day if possible by traveling to other venues, reaching out, appreciating those who honor their sobriety, and on and on.

Congrats!

[smirkymonkey]

9. Congratulations MarianJack!

That is no small accomplishment and it is remarkable, even if it was just "one day at a time". Addiction is a powerful force and to be able to resist that every day is something incredible. I wish you lasting health and happiness in your continued journey!

[RandomAccess]

10. Congratulations!

It's a wonderful accomplishment, whether you want to celebrate it or not.

[3catwoman3]

11. Definitely an accomplishment worth noting.

I hope your message os success anad encouragement reaches someone who needs to hear it.

[Cha]

12. Good on ya, Jack!

It really is quite an accomplishment.. I know!

You can celebrate in other ways.

[demigoddess]

13. Congratulations! and you should celebrate with much pride, not a drink.

my parents drank too darn much and it made my childhood rather dark. So, I say good on you!!!

[Rhiannon12866]

31. I'm a member of ACOA

Adult Children of Alcoholics. It's been a big help - and there are a lot of us out there.

http://www.adultchildren.org/

[Grown2Hate]

14. I've had a lot of family and friends with substance abuse issues, so I know that's a HELL of an

accomplishment! Well done, and I wish you continued health and success in your recovery.

[TygrBright]

15. Congrats, MarianJack. 28 years of ODAAT!

It can be done.

You did it.

Someone else can do it, too.

One day at a time.

Sharing stories is sharing strength.

appreciatively,
Bright

[madamesilverspurs]

16. Happy trudging!

[marble falls]

17. Thank you for hanging in. Live does get better, doesn't it?

[Demoiselle]

18. Congratulations! Of course what you've done is remarkable!!!! All the best...

[JDC]

19. Congrats!

Do you mind if I cross reference your post in the Addiction and Recovery Group? I think it's important to share the success and message of hope there.

Thx and congrats again.

[Kirk Lover]

20. You should celebrate....while observing! Well done !! n/t

[spanone]

21. ...

I admire you....

[irisblue]

22. 👏👏👏👏👏

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[kimbutgar]

23. That is quite an accomplishment

Pat yourself on the back you deserve it. My best friend has been sober for over 7 years and I make sure to praise her.

[democrank]

24. What an accomplishment, MarianJack. Congratulations!

Such commitment and courage.I'm so happy for you.

~PEACE~

[Iggo]

25. All day, every day, 10,227 days in a row. That is kinda remarkable.

[shenmue]

26. Bravo

[Ilsa]

27. That is so wonderful!

We are happy for you and your significant others.

[dsc]

28. Congrats closing in on 18 here

[mreilly]

29. Thank you friend....

... I am a practicing alcoholic and your words are greatly uplifting. Good to know there is a light out there. I will think upon your words and work them into my plan.

Again, thank you and congratulations upon your 28 years.

[Rhiannon12866]

30. Congratulations and thank you for sharing!

8 years, 8 months and 2 weeks here - One Day at a Time!

[argyl]

32. I never thought I could quit drinking but Ive been sober for 36+ years.

You’re right, things won’t be perfect but it sure beats the alternative. In my sobriety I’ve taken some hard shots but I’ve never considered drinking as any type of remedy.
When I was first trying to stay sober I was as wobbly as a newborn colt. Then this old timer told me,” There’s not a problem in the world that a drink won’t make worse.”
And that one sentence made so much sense to me.