I celebrated 8 years on Friday. While I know many people don't like AA, the program helps me remember how desparate I was when I first got sober, & how hard it was to stay on the wagon the first year. I don't, however, pat myself on the back for my sobriety. I'm still an alcoholic & could be drunk tomorrow if I let myself slip. I don't know if I'd ever get back if I went back out. That scares me enough to stay sober just for today.