Still sober

[Craig CT]

21 years today. This is NOT about me. I've taken an annual liberty for years to post my sobriety date, to remind and or inform that help is available. If you have or think you have an alcohol problem you can reach out through a local phone call or the internet. If you have an alcoholic in your life, they are sick with a disease. You can find help for yourself with a local phone call or the internet. I wish all a productive and uneventful day, Craig.

[Mart]

Glad you are able to make this post once more. I remember seeing them before.
Here's to the next.
Mart.

[Royal Ryser]

Good for you! And thanks for putting the help information out.

[47Monarch]

Well done

[Charlie ny]

Craig,
I remember your previous posts.....life is so much more fun sober !
Charlie ny

[19Fordy]

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Well done. Keep it up. JIM

[Ol' Ron]

March 18 1986: first day sober in 10 years. Craig, I miss our trips to Walts, I miss him, But at 89 I've had a good life, I try to help others. Thanks (Ron )
Gramps

[5851a]

Congratulations

[tom1948]

Congratulations, I just had my 10 year anniversary Christmas eve, here's to another 21. tom As my friend Ray(rip) used to say; sober is better

[Bored&Stroked]

Thanks for the post Craig - I look forward to it every year!

[Wat-0]

Congratulation on your sobriety anniversary Craig! I'm working on 30 yrs, one day at a time!

[trulyvintage]

Addiction Is The Gift That Keeps On Taking.
In 1998 my ex-wife left the family to pursue
drinking full time.
Three daughters and one son from that marriage
lost their Childhood and had their Adult Lives
determined by their Addictive Mother who
started them drinking as early as 10 so she
would not have to drink alone.
Everything Was Lost To Addiction.

If you are an active addict - the Life
you take is not just your own.


Jim

[Marcus]

Dear Craig ~ Thank you for your annual testimonial! You never know when your message hits home and recovery begins. Even though I’m now retired from the Drug Court, our success rate continues (with virtually the same staff) at 80% ~ during my 20 year tenure, we graduated over 500 individuals who met the five year sobriety standard, be it drugs or alcohol. So rewarding to encounter a graduate, a child or parent who has maintained their sobriety ~ and you are a living testimonial: God bless you, Sir!!

[1952henry]

Congratulations, Craig, and to all others.

[Lawson Cox]

A little off topic but right at 51 years ago I laid down my cigarette addiction and quit a 3.5 to 4 pack a day habit, cold turkey. I still crave a cigarette every once in a while, but by the Grace of God, I have left them alone.

[ssffnomad]

Craig CT, onward & upward.
BTW, 9-11-2001 I smoked my last Cigar.
Stretch

[Fourspd2quad]

So nice to hear of someone winning the battle against addiction. Unfortunately I have two grown children who struggle with it and it truly is a family disease.

[Shu47]

Fantastic and congratulations.

I admire those that celebrate 1 or 100 years.

[leon bee]

Every year I'll say congrats. And also say: "Me, too!"

[frnkeore]

It somehow missed me but, I know the horrors. It consumed my dad, uncle and my two best friends.

My best to all that hold strong.

[corvette8n]

Good job to all, keep on keeping on.

[chap52]

November 1969 for me. It took an overdose to get my attention and the Grace of God to still be here today. There are VICTORIES in life and I have used mine to encourage thousands. I ended up ministering in prisons as a Chaplain for over thirty years and still volunteer every week at the same prison I retired from 7 years ago.
Remember, your story is not about you.
Thanks for sharing... Chap

[fortyonerag]

More power to you. Thanks for the message.

[JM 35 Sedan]

Congratulations Craig, and thanks for posting this reminder each year that harmful addictions can be overcome.

[JM 35 Sedan]

Originally Posted by Lawson Cox

A little off topic but right at 51 years ago I laid down my cigarette addiction and quit a 3.5 to 4 pack a day habit, cold turkey. I still crave a cigarette every once in a while, but by the Grace of God, I have left them alone.

Lawson, same addiction that I gave up in 1980, and looking back, I'm so glad I did.

[Ken hash]

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Thanks for your post. I didn’t drink till I was forty. I went from a couple of beers a day to ten in no time at all. I’m 71 and I haven’t had a drink in 18 months. I sure appreciate your journey.

[Pete/Ct.]

Congratulations and thank you for your courage and to remind us of help available.

[JWL]

Awesome fortitude, Craig. Congratulations and thanks for the reminder.

[Mart]

Thank God I have never fallen under the spell of drink, smoking or drugs. I have respect for those that have and have been able to come out the other side.
Mart.

[flatford8]

Congratulations !!…. You have so much courage and strength!!……Mark

[1931 flamingo]

CONGRATULATIONS ! ! ! Me too, no drinkee.
Paul in CT

[miniceptor86]

Sober since 1/24/2003.

[cmbrucew]

Sober this time since November 2007
Bruce

[Legends47]

Congratulations, I was able to quit in 1977 due to my wife making a bet that I couldn't quit for 6 months. I then realized that I had a serious drinking problem. I was determined to prove her wrong and with her help I was able to walk away from alcohol.

Dave

[TJ]

Like JM and Lawson, I quit smoking in 1980.At the price of cigarettes today You can easily justify buying a lot of old Ford parts or maybe a complete old Ford with the money you saved and still be healthy to work on these old V-8s.