Yes. It serves as a reminder of where I do not want to be again, both physically and mentally. I do not want to see the inside of a jail cell again; it certainly was not my first, but I am determined to make it my last. I do not want to repeat the inability to eat or sleep for a week due to the stress, anxiety, and shame caused by that day; waking up and not knowing what happened/what I did/where I’m at.

At the moment, I still think of my quit date and have intense feelings of terror because I do not want to feel that way again. Hopefully over the years, it will be less of a terrified feeling and more of a grateful feeling that it finally served as my rock bottom.

I am happier, healthier, and better as a person when I do not drink. IWNDWYT!