8 Years Sober This Week!

[chadknowslaw]

February 21, 1999. Shortly after closing time, I was arrested for drunk driving. And it was not the first time, but it was the first time I was arrested while serving as an elected county attorney. My arrest made national news, and on the 23rd I checked myself into an in-patient treatment center. February 22, 1999 was the first day I did not have a drink. February 22, 2007 makes eight years without a drink.

Part of what keeps me sober is letting everybody know that I am an alcoholic and that I am happy staying sober. It makes all those open-bar parties easy when I don’t have to explain why I really just want a Diet Coke. I have already used up my life quota of booze!

It is hard to explain how much better my life has been being sober! I came out of the closet, I moved from Iowa to Phoenix, I found a career I love and have a wonderful life. It does happen. I was a raging alcoholic and ashamed of myself. Now I am happy, healthy and enjoying it all!




A few links to the past~


http://www.globegazette.com/articles...export4505.txt

http://www.globegazette.com/articles...export5589.txt

http://www.globegazette.com/articles...export6980.txt

http://www.globegazette.com/articles...export7674.txt

[basschick]

chad, many many congratulations to you! most of my friends who quit and go NA seem to relapse from time to time. i've been clean for 17 years without a break and my life is better and my head is clearer. for what it's worth, i'm proud of you - really.

congrats again. i hope you do something special to celebrate. this truly is an accomplishment

[gaybucks_chip]

Chad,

Congrats from me as well. I have a lot of friends who are struggling and I know how hard it can be to take the first steps, and to *choose* to stay sober. Hope you have a good time at the national conference!

[maxpower]

8 years is a real accomplishment congratulations :sunny:

[IntenseCash.com]

Congratulations Chad that is defintely quite an accomplishment. When I was paralyzed when I was 12 over 90% of the people paralyzed because either they were drinking and driving or they were hit by a drunk. Ever since then I have been very against anyone that drives drunk. I am glad you chose to take care of your problem and congrats on 8 years being sober.

Mark

[gaystoryman]

Way to go Chad... congradulations and keep it up.. (oh and that too..:innocent

[Jasun]

wait... so you were sober when we.. um... :jasun:

[SPACE GLIDER]

That's really good to hear. Some might not believe it, but just hearing about the success of others really does help those who are on that edge of giving up.

[Squirt]

Great job on maintaining sobriety Chad :cop:

Seeing you stand so firm and tall, deeply penetrating all that stands in your path, is truly inspirational. You must have golden balls of steel :sunny: Keep up the good work buddy. There is no turning back now :bunny:

[DEVELISH]

Many hugs from the german dude here, too

[Madame0120]

Oh but for the Grace of God, go I.

The night I took down an Interstate light pole, totaled my Ford Toranado and wasn't arrested, was the last time I drove a car drunk. I couldn't even count the number of times I woke up in my bed, and didn't know how I got there. Back in the 70's they didn't throw cute lil waitresses in jail.

I'm proud to know you Chad!

[LiveTwinksCam]

Congrats Chad!!! You go!!

[Dzinerbear]

Congrats. What an amazing achievement. No doubt it's the biggest gift you've ever given yourself.

Big hugs,
Michael

[TropixxxStudios]

Congrats on your achievement. Wishing you 8 more years! (and then another 8, and another...)

[LavenderLounge]

It's like having a second birthday! You've got lots of support here.

Now if you could talk little sense into Britney...

http://www.lavenderlounge.com/blog/2...ad_antics.html