Clean and sober 24 years is not something I brag about it's been a lot of work. I attribute my long lasting success to continuing to work on my personal growth as well as knowing that without reminders and effort it can be possible or even easy to slip into a mindset that believes I'd be safe to use again. Although not using now feels easy because right at the root using is not someone I want to be. I want to be able to face my life without turning to drugs and alcohol as a crutch for my fears and feelings.