I have 2 years free from alcohol.

Just gave up weed 5 weeks ago.

10 months. Curious Howto. How long have tried using the AA program and have you tried any other programs?

forgot to add never went to AA.

I use to average 6 months at a time in AA. went a year once or maybe twice. I don't remember. I started trying to get sober back in 75 and back then AA was all there was. During the periods of not drinking I always knew that I would drink again. Now that I'm doing my own thing I have 9 months and I know that I am done with it.. I don't keep track of how long and whenever someone asks me I have to stop and count it. I just live in the now and don't worry about how long I've been sober because I could have 30 years and it wouldn't do me any good if I started drinking again. My past is over and done with and I'm not worried about the future. I just try to make the most of every day and since alcohol si no longer a part of that life I don't keep track of how long it has been since I last drank.

If AA is all you have known it can be a little scary to try something else because you have probably heard from others that that is trying to take the easier way. That is not true. I work way harder at improving my life than I ever did before and I believe that most others in this group are the same. This isn't about an easy way it's about doing what works for you. There is a wealth of info out there an I believe there is a wealth of good info in this group along with a great group of people who will be more than willing to help you find what will work for you.

I have been attending AA since Oct 09. The most sober time I have put together in roughly 20 yrs is 55 days last April-May. It was during that time that I lost my desire to drink - I made a poor choice to pick up again, I know better now.

I obviously don't blame AA. It's a wonderful program and I benefit greatly esp from the fellowship. I just think I need more of life action and less talk about alcohol. Not sure.

Thanks for the feeback. Very encouraging.

66 days sober. I've never physically gone to AA, but have gone to the online chat rooms and online meetings. I get most of my support here at DS and this team is what prompted me to finally get sober.

Hi How; And welcome to the group. I have attended AA for quite some time and found it very helpful in the beginning.The problem is that I out grew AA some time ago.I still attend meeting and celabrate there.I feel I owe AA for helping me to get sober and I like working with newcomers.I found this site last spring and enjoy it very much.You see I work away from my confort zone and had to find a new sorport system.So online worked out well for me.I believe we all need human contact to stay sober not just dry. AA dose work for most,it worked for me,I just went looking for more.AA also gave me a good foundation to stay sober and to grow at my pace.I have 25+ years, and I have earnned everyday.I HOPE you find what works for you as I have... John

I'm 1 year sober as of Jan. 25th (but you already knew that). (o;

My ticket to freedom from booze was a 10 stay in rehab. Now, I don't always have my shit/head all together, and so making meetings would be a good thing I'm sure, but I don't feel I need them to stay sober. Just to learn better HowToLive. (o;

Love ya, Anna!

7-13-08 is my one and only sobriety date. I fought to change AA to my way of thinking and then decided to just try it their way. I still had to look inside AA to find the right people that helped me get to where I am today. Not everyone at meetings is right to give advice, they should only share what and how it works for them.

I am approaching 10 months, I use Smart Recovery.