Fiery_penguin_of_doom wrote...
edibleghost wrote...
Still disagree, if were gonna make examples of this then I'd say quiting heroin would definitely qualify as an accomplishment but still don't see unwavering sobriety as one.
The accomplishment is staying firm with his principles. He wants to stay sober and by staying sober he makes a small achievement each day.
It's not a grand achievement such as graduating college or obtaining a platinum record but, it's an achievement (i.e. success) in it's own way.
This.
It's a simple promise I made to myself when I was a 8 year old kid. Nothing religious BTW. It's just something that I decided to do mostly because of my family history. I fear that if I drink one drop of alcohol, I could become an alcoholic.
Also, you wouldn't know how many times I have been tempted both at home and at school. Staying sober has also keep me out of trouble all of my life.