Happy Monday everyone. I've been sober almost 4 years but contemplating TSM. Staying sober hasn't been that difficult, I can count on one hand how many times I've been close to or flirted with relapse. So why not just stay the course?

I've got the whole "rigorous honesty" part of sobriety pretty well handled. I work as a server/bartender (oh the irony), and I'm very open about the fact that I don't drink and why. I'm nicknamed Sam Malone (bartender played by Ted Danson in Cheers who was a recovering alcoholic). I'm currently in a really ritzy resort and finding myself at a disadvantage when it comes to wine knowledge. I used to be very astute with an ex who is a sommelier and we took many business trips" to different wine country areas in and out of the USA. I have a REALLY hard time fibbing to customers and usually find someone who can be truthful on the subject.

I'be been web searching for people who were abstinate for a prolonged time who then decided to go to TSM and not having much luck. So I guess my question is, does anyone here have relatable experience and how has it been working out for you?

Hi and welcome to the community! You might look up Bardo's posts, he was abstinent prior to starting TSM.

Thanks Joe6!