8 Years Sober This Week! - GoFuckYourself.com

chadknowslaw · 02-20-2007, 10:14 PM

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

baddog · 02-20-2007, 10:16 PM

Congrats Chad, a man must know his limitations.

Spunky · 02-20-2007, 10:16 PM

Good for you..cheers

Jon Clark - BANNED FOR LIFE · 02-20-2007, 10:17 PM

Nice work....

EBORG9 · 02-20-2007, 10:17 PM

Congrats man. Great story of self realization, and improvement.

Juicy George · 02-20-2007, 10:18 PM

Congrats! I'm having a beer for you!

sukime69 · 02-20-2007, 10:19 PM

Congratulations on that Chad!! A tremendous accomplishment.

And thanks for being such a good friend as well. I know my life certainly is better knowing you.

Sosa · 02-20-2007, 10:19 PM

congrats

seeric · 02-20-2007, 10:21 PM

Congrats Chad.

tony286 · 02-20-2007, 10:21 PM

congrats man thats a great thing

stickyfingerz · 02-20-2007, 10:22 PM

Thats awesome Chad. Im proud to say I know you.

ER!C L!VE · 02-20-2007, 10:22 PM

Cool! Going to get your chip? I stopped getting chips after about year 4. It's been 9 years since I last had a drink. Drugs however..well, that's a different story

goodgirl · 02-20-2007, 10:23 PM

Congrats Chad

Well Dunn · 02-20-2007, 10:27 PM

grats, been 13 months for me ish, and I feel great, can only imagine how things will feel in 7 years...alcohol realy tears your body up, andmost people dont realize how great being alive can realy feel ...grats

BobG · 02-20-2007, 10:31 PM

chadknowslaw · 02-20-2007, 10:44 PM

Thank you all -- if you had known me when I was a slobbering, vomiting, falling down drunk you would have turned the other way. Most of my adult life was drunk, and at the end I was passing out 5 nights a week.

8 years later, I can honestly say that today is just a damn good day.

Poon · 02-20-2007, 11:12 PM

congrats brother

Fap · 02-20-2007, 11:14 PM

grats, big feat

Shoehorn! · 02-20-2007, 11:24 PM

Congratulations on your 8 years of sobriety.

Booty Man · 02-20-2007, 11:30 PM

Chad, most people don't understand how difficult that can be. It takes a real man to have to stand up to his own demons like that, and to tell the world too. My profound congratulations!

Halcyon · 02-20-2007, 11:37 PM

Well done, Chad!!!! ((HUG))

Profits of Doom · 02-20-2007, 11:42 PM

Hey Chad, it's Louis. We worked together in Dayton back in November. I had a great time on the set and enjoyed getting to work with you. For anyone that doesn't know Chad he is a hell of an attorney and an even better guy. Congratulations on 8 years buddy, and I wish I had an ounce of the will power and drive that you do.

Evil E · 02-20-2007, 11:49 PM

Very inspiring story. Congratulations!

madawgz · 02-20-2007, 11:50 PM

congratz but you know...a drink once in awhile doesnt hurt

you just need to limit yourself

RawAlex · 02-20-2007, 11:50 PM

Chad, way to go... I'm on five and half years now, and enjoying every minute.

GT-Omar · 02-21-2007, 12:25 AM

Wow very well deserved props!! Congrats

MandyBlake · 02-21-2007, 12:31 AM

congratulations!!!

dustin101 · 02-21-2007, 12:37 AM

congrats!

stev0 · 02-21-2007, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madawgz

congratz but you know...a drink once in awhile doesnt hurt

you just need to limit yourself

Depends on the person... some people are just better off without.

Same thing with any drug, some people are fine and some people become addicted and fuck up their lives.

quantum-x · 02-21-2007, 12:41 AM

Nice one Chad.

Pointless · 02-21-2007, 12:44 AM

well done

cones · 02-21-2007, 12:50 AM

congrats!

I've been clean a few years myself.

MissMina · 02-21-2007, 12:51 AM

Good for you. That's a huge accomplishment.

2012 · 02-21-2007, 12:59 AM

way to go dude

RudeRobb · 02-21-2007, 01:22 AM

Chad.. you are the man, dont know how you do it, but keep it up.

This Friday usual place?

The Wife sends a big kiss!

Major (Tom) · 02-21-2007, 01:49 AM

good deal man!
congrats!

Duke

PussyTeenies · 02-21-2007, 02:33 AM

congratz!!!

keep it up

way to go!

themonk · 02-21-2007, 02:35 AM

nice congrats

nico-t · 02-21-2007, 03:10 AM

let's drink to that!

Marie · 02-21-2007, 03:19 AM

What a huge achievement! Congrats!

gangbangjoe · 02-21-2007, 03:39 AM

congrats on your sobriety man

keep it on

KingK7 · 02-21-2007, 03:45 AM

Congrats!

Grapesoda · 02-21-2007, 05:25 AM

17 years here . . gets better and better

MaDalton · 02-21-2007, 06:18 AM

congrats, chad! you know i love you in all heterosexual ways i can

Vitasoy · 02-21-2007, 06:22 AM

Props to you, congrats!

u-Bob · 02-21-2007, 06:24 AM

congratz

Freaky_Akula · 02-21-2007, 06:31 AM

Congrats.

MartiniGirl · 02-21-2007, 06:35 AM

Congrats Chad!

Shotoku · 02-21-2007, 06:39 AM

Congratulations.

cherrylula · 02-21-2007, 06:40 AM

Congratulations.

I like the "I have already used up my life quota of booze!" line. I use that one occasionally myself, will be 2 years booze free in June this year.

May you have many more years of happiness in control of your life. Cheers!

02-20-2007, 10:14 PM	#1
chadknowslaw Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 343	8 Years Sober This Week! 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 __________________ ChadKnowsLaw

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baddog So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: the beach, SoCal Posts: 107,089	Congrats Chad, a man must know his limitations.

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EBORG9 Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sin City Posts: 1,823	Congrats man. Great story of self realization, and improvement.

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stickyfingerz Doin fine Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 24,983	Thats awesome Chad. Im proud to say I know you.

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Well Dunn Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,026	grats, been 13 months for me ish, and I feel great, can only imagine how things will feel in 7 years...alcohol realy tears your body up, andmost people dont realize how great being alive can realy feel ...grats __________________ ICQ: 471859252 Mailers! ICQ me I want your traffic!!!! We will pay daily, weekly, monthly, WHATEVER! Just contact me and we will get you paid!

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02-20-2007, 10:44 PM	#16
chadknowslaw Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 343	Thank you all -- if you had known me when I was a slobbering, vomiting, falling down drunk you would have turned the other way. Most of my adult life was drunk, and at the end I was passing out 5 nights a week. 8 years later, I can honestly say that today is just a damn good day. __________________ ChadKnowsLaw

02-20-2007, 11:12 PM	#17
Poon Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 246	congrats brother

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Booty Man Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 210	Chad, most people don't understand how difficult that can be. It takes a real man to have to stand up to his own demons like that, and to tell the world too. My profound congratulations! __________________ Cheers... Booty Man! ------ reBOOTED

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Profits of Doom Monster Rain Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mongo Posts: 4,978	Hey Chad, it's Louis. We worked together in Dayton back in November. I had a great time on the set and enjoyed getting to work with you. For anyone that doesn't know Chad he is a hell of an attorney and an even better guy. Congratulations on 8 years buddy, and I wish I had an ounce of the will power and drive that you do. __________________ “My Free Cams Affiliate Program by CrakRevenue”

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RawAlex So Fucking Banned Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: In a house. Posts: 9,465	Chad, way to go... I'm on five and half years now, and enjoying every minute.

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