That’s how they say it here. I know some groups people introduce themselves not just with their name and their affliction (often but not always “alcoholic”), but their sobriety length as well. Not here. We’re cuter than that. When someone says “a few twenty-fours” you know they’ve got at least several years. It’s a little like saying “modesty prevents me from telling you how wonderful I am.” Sort of.

Golly, isn’t this a wonderful way to start. Listen, I don’t intend to just snipe. I want to talk about what it’s like to be where I am. I don’t think I can tell my whole story in one post, so I’ll aim to do it a bit at a time, and share what I can about the community that helped me get and stay sober. Stay tuned. Thanks.