When I was newly sober and stark raving crazy, I hated how the shiny happy people of long term sobriety were so perky all the time...

I have grit. I have determination. Nothing in my life could prepare me for the recovery journey we have been on for the past 16 years.

One of the many things I have learned is that in order to remain sober and happy, I have to surround myself with like-minded people.