I'm getting in this a little late...found it on Cathe's reminder to us to be kinder to each other...and I hope you read this and it makes up for the previous poster...
Your anniversary of 16 years sober is something I hope you always celebrate. You've managed to do something many folks can't quite do. Don't let anyone take your special accomplishment away from you. Enjoy the benefits of the decisions you've made. Heck, if I can get some of my excess weight off (by eating better and exercising) and keep it off for as many years, I'd be pretty excited, too! So my hat is off to you, A-jock! Congratulations and on to your 17th Anniversary!