Sober 17 years since 8/10/2004, he said he had to apologize in advance that his story was not one where an old-timer struggles in sobriety.
He was told by a mentor Pat H of Powder Springs, GA,
"I have never had a bad day in AA. I've had bad moments. They were all my fault."
Damon believes this is not a Program for Quitters but for starters.
"To know reality, you must be Astonished."