Just one more month

I know, I know, it's supposed to be "one day at a time".

Me? That doesn't usually work, since I like having goals.

Only July 20th, I celebrate two years of sobriety.

I gave up alcohol for some really good reasons. Not quite sure if I'd call myself an alcoholic, but I will definitely admit that I had an unhealthy relationship with it.

I guess I'm fortunate, it wasn't that difficult to quit. It's difficult to continue to be sober sometimes though. I know if I wanted to start drinking again that I could, because I dont really attend AA anymore (I do the Al-Anon gambit instead) ... but who knows if I'd wind up misusing it again or not.

:shrug:

But I admit I'm trying to figure out how I'd celebrate this, and I REALLY want to include my friends, but I'm worried they wouldn't understand or appreciate how much difficulty it's been for me at times to not drink.

Congratulations, Christina86.

Congratulations Christina86.

When one of my friends celebrated her one year, she had an icecream sunday party. What more could you ask for - icecream and loads of differnt toppings. And you don't need to explain anything - just say you're throwing yourself a part to celebrate something your proud of.

--splitimage

I like that idea! I am also madly in love with icecream. And chocolate. (Yes, my addiction is sugar. I don't smoke, drink, do drugs or anything like that. I eat sugar )

I'm a bit bummed out that they don't celebrate every single birthday in my group, then again I really do enjoy the free cake.

Congratulations on two years! Brownies (cream cheese of course, but everyone has their favorite) and ice cream are always good choices for celebrating. Kind of a different suggestion, but you could also add in some sort of volunteer activity. That's what I did when I celebrated my one year not too long ago... sort of a way of expressing gratitude for a whole new way of life. Again, congrats on two years, you've inspired me!