How long you have been sober is a nice talking point but doesn’t help you Today. Day at a time! The smarter you are and creative the better the chance of creating an excuse to get into an addictive behavior. Be good to yourself and Take care of yourself!

Hi,@lisalucier! I am a grateful recovered alcoholic and drug addict. I took my last drink and took my last illicit drug the night/early morning of January 15, 1994. Although it's now difficult for me to get to meetings due to mobility and health and transportation issues, friends in recovery come to visit and we stay in touch by phone and messenger and they help me practice these principles in all my affairs one day at a time. It's been quite a journey! I wish everyone success in staying sober, whether physical or emotional, as well as peace and many blessings.

My emotional sobriety is peace, gratitude, and serenity Not having a need to control people, and places A lot of healing, spiritual growth, and forgiveness. Too many details to mention. Emotional sobriety can be very broad depending on the needs of a person. I will cover a few areas. Resolving past issues with the change of behaviors. Identifying character defects such as self-centeredness, self-righteous, ego, resentments, and other issues. Maybe mental health issues: meds and/or therapy. Those are just a few. It may mean fewer lows and fewer highs. Practicing principals: 12 steps. People can go to AA but not be in the program. What is challenging? constant honesty, open-mindedness, and willingness. Living it! AA is not for the people who need it, it is for people that want it. SOBRIETY and more! It is a simple program for complicated people-lol!