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I’ve Been Sober for a Year. OK, Except for One Thing. It Still Counts, Right?
Ask A.J. is Slate’s advice column on addiction, recovery, and how to hate yourself less. Submit a question here. It’s anonymous! Dear A.J., How do I count time sober? I finally decided to get serious about sobriety a year ago. I was convinced I could …