Donnielimes Year 5 #22196 BooYahhhhhh!

[Donnielimes]

Hey Buddays! Every year I post on my anniversary of being sober. Today is the day! I have 5 years sober today! One of the reasons I do it is because back when I started listening to the show "the Orange Ball Of Failure" couldn't put anytime together. I felt sorry for him so I just said "Hey Pal, if I can do it anybody can." I found out that isn't true . This is where the 'meat meets the heat' and in the past 12 months 2 of my former roommates have committed suicide. I seen alot of suicide and 'accidental' death. I have also seen some old desperados go out sober. This really isn't about all that shit this is really about me. 5 years without a drink or a drug and 5 years ago I couldn't go 5 minutes without one. I will tell you how I did it.
1) I went to detox.
2) I went to Rehab.
3) I got a sponsor and I worked the steps thoroughly, honestly,and like my life depended on it.
4) I got involved.

I am not an AA guru. I don't even have a sponsee. I chair meetings and I support the friends I have made in this program. It has been an amazing journey and the oldtimers say at 5 years I have just started. I drank for 30 so it will be a while before I have as many years in as out. Peace everybody I hope to make this post every Year for many years to come.:clap:

[Dude!]

i can't seem to give up smoking
so i have to admire anyway who gives up drinking
which has to be alot harder

way to go!

[disneyspy]

congrats man,ive been a friend since 2000,life keeps gettin better,i think its cool you posted this

[led37zep]

5 years...wow!

Congrats bro!

[Donnielimes]

Thanks I hope I keep making the same post for many years to come!

[Hottub]

Congrats on another one in the books. I'll look forward to your updates for the next 50 years!!

[Bob Impact]

Good work buddy!

[Gvac]

I actually look forward to this post every year.

Glad to hear you're keeping it together brother and I also hope you make this same thread every year.

Congrats and all the best.

[lleeder]

I was staring at the clock thinking "uh-oh he hasn't posted yet..." No seriously thats awsome and I applaud your self-discipline. Keep up the good work buddy.

[drjoek]

may they get easier each year

CONGRATS

[jauble]

Big clappy hands to you sir

[Dell]

Congratulations and best wishes for your continued success.

[WampusCrandle]

congrats! stay strong!

[cougarjake13]

congrats budday

[Liverspot]

Congratulations and thanks for posting! Stay with it my friend, that's fantastic!