3-21-2014. I don't know what is more surprising to me. The fact that I have 7 years sober when just 7 years and 366 days ago I couldn't imagine a day going by without a drink. I couldn't imagine waking up not hungover. I couldn't imagine going through life without wrapping myself in the numbing bubble of bourbon and red wine.

I'm also super surprised that the day passed without much fanfare. I didn't want to have a big celebration. I didn't but up a big splashy post on FB so I could get 100s of "I'm so proud of you" from people that haven't been involved in the process.

What didn't surprise me was that my best sober friend called me in the morning. He cried as he told me he was proud of me. I cried as I shared how important his love and support was in my life, and how unbelievable grateful I am to be here.. sober. Clean. Aware, awake, and alive. In love with my daughters, and in love with life. Thank to all of you on this sub for helping keep me sober. It helps more than you are aware. IWNDWYT.