"I thought you were dead."

[Michael Miner]

Thanks Jim, great story to start the day with. I myself have 6yrs sobriety. 15yrs is huge!! 👏 . Love your writing

[Jim Ruland]

Thank you, Michael -- and congrats to you! See you on the sunny side of the street...

[JUDY REEVES]

Celebrating you, Jim and your 15 years. And all you've created in those 15 years. Been great sharing the road with you, day at a time, as we do.

[Jim Ruland]

Thank you, Judy! XO

[Andrés Romero Figgen]

Great read, amigo! I’m sure of being in the right club if you’re a member too. Thanks for sharing your wisdom, as always.

[Jim Ruland]

De nada! You're an inspiration!

[darryl e. gould]

right/write on, jim

[Jim Ruland]

Thanks, Darryl!

[Angie Vorhies]

Thanks, Jim. I needed that today. I have had my own struggles with alcohol, so I appreciate you sharing your story. Congratulations! 💕

[Jim Ruland]

Thanks, Angie! Great to see you last week. That was fun!

[Sean Johnson]

Congratulations. 15 years is huge. Thank you for the honesty and vulnerability.

[Jim Ruland]

Thanks, Sean!

[Richard Cooper]

Congrats, Jim! I also admire you for learning to focus on long narratives and complex concepts while following your dreams.

[Jim Ruland]

Thanks, Richard! It's a marathon, that's for sure!

[David W. Friedman]

Congratulations on 15 years. Here's to tomorrow and the day after that, etc.

[Jim Ruland]

Thanks, David!

[Jim Ruland]

Thank you, Blake! Much appreciated.

[Blake Nelson]

Gratitude. I remember scoffing at the notion at first. Now I live there! Or try to. (Thanks to my buddies in the rooms). Great piece. Thanks and congratulations.