As someone who lost her husband to alcoholism 12 years ago, I know how hard the journey can be. I give you a lot of credit for motivating others and taking the necessary steps to live alcohol free. You can be the success story my late husband couldn't be. He was only 46 years old.

Happy to hear this.
I've been sober now for nearly 28 years, most of that time as a vocal non-believer. I always doubted, my entire life, but didn't admit it publicly until sober for about 1 year. I simply started holding myself responsible, encouraged myself to "grow the fuck up, fella", and haven't looked back. I do find that a certain level of humility is necessary from time to time, at least for me, but I don't find it necessary to look to a non-existent entity for that. When I need to get to a place like that I simply look to the "wise, chilled out grandfather" that's already part of me, always somewhere in me, and available at anytime. He's a pretty wise, laid back guy; just not always in control. I find I need to make a conscious choice to have a talk with him. It works for me.
I wish you well.

Congratulations!!!
Good for you!
Wishing you much continued success.

Creeping up on 20 glorious and godless months of sobriety myself. I’ve scienced the shit out of my sobriety. They stress in “The Program” that you can’t intellectualize your sobriety. Well I disagreed. It’s a medical condition with a scientific solution. Granted, it has the rare complexity of relying on the the organ that is sick to cure the sickness. Just my luck. But I like your reasoning. I created this problem, and I’ll be damned if I’m gonna let some bullshit deity take the credit for my hard work. Kudos fellow heathen!

I made it on my own too. Maybe not too far or to high, but the power is inside all of us to fix ourselves. Improvement is ongoing. l Recovered from a poor upbringing to make my own life.

Congratulations! You are an inspiration.

Good for you on being sober 14 months. Welcome back to community and feel free to lean on us for help,etc.

Congrats on kicking alcohol very tough fight welcome back

You must drive your theist friends absolutely nuts. Imagine....actually taking the blame and the responsibility for your actions and initiating action on your own to correct errors. That’s the exact opposite of how most theists behave. They blame satan for their mistakes, and pray to a nonexistent man in the sky to solve their problems instead of relying on themselves. Congratulations on your one-year sobriety.

Welcome back and keep being you.

Congratulations and welcome back!

well done and you have the power to take control of your own life

Good for you!

Congrats! Glad you're back and stuff.

Congratulations! You are the only one who can do it. 2 1/2 years here.

Love seeing the support expressed for you here. Keep working the "program" (yours).

Bravo sweetie ♥️ I am so proud of u . Welcome back to life . Welcome back here too .
Alive , Alive , Alive .

Congratulations and welcome back!

what a great and encouraging post! mazel tov )

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Thank you for sharing, and welcome back. Good work.

Good for you...

Congrats!

Congrats on 14 months!

Congratulations on being sober, sharing your journey, offering your support and your encouragement. You've got this!

Awesome news! Keep it up!