In July of this year I achieved four years of sobriety.
Honestly, once I got past the first year it wasn’t that difficult. I had one instance where a server gave me an alcoholic drink in 2019. I took a few sips and it just didn’t taste right. It was nasty. Once I realized the mistake there was no temptation for the alcohol at all.
I didn’t freak out on the staff or wonder if I needed to start all over with the sober clock. It was an honest mistake. It didn’t lead me to drinking so I wasn’t going to punish myself emotionally.
The occasion slipped quietly by, but when I realized it, I really did enjoy a quiet smile to myself. It felt good inside.
21 Buzzards 