r/MadeMeSmile • u/WineJeans • Aug 16 '21
Since I have noone else to share with, today I am officially 1 year completely sober from ALL drugs and alcohol :) Personal Win
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u/WineJeans Aug 16 '21
Oml thank you guys for the overwhelming support!! Wasn't expecting this much this fast!
Everyday it's getting a little bit easier, some days are harder than others, had some close calls but pushed through!
Thank you all !!
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u/maybeCheri Aug 16 '21
We are here for you!! Some days the road is bumpier than others. I'm sure that we would be there for you even if a wheel slides off. So many here know the realities of sobriety and that is why we are soooo proud of you!!! Hugs from a mom.
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u/SquirrellyRabbit Aug 16 '21
Hugs from a mom.
Mom hugs are the best. They are healing, nurturing and comforting.
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u/West_Garlic_3782 Aug 16 '21
Hello :) what app is this please?
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u/alexsupertramp999 Aug 16 '21
“I Am Sober”
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u/back_to_the_homeland Aug 16 '21
love that app! I know its a little thing but it's so satisfying the way the seconds tick by on it. sometimes I just watch it lol
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u/0ffkilter Aug 16 '21
Everyone fights battles that others don't know about, everyone could use a boost every now and then. Watching someone else succeed is always a joy.
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u/am_speed Aug 16 '21
Hey congrats! I was wondering what app this was I've seen it around lately
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u/WineJeans Aug 16 '21
Thank you so much :)
App is called "I am sober" has an image of 3 coloured triangles on white background
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u/Sativaz_rule_248 Aug 16 '21
Congrats im on day 6 im hella nervous alcohol is causing so much problems in my life I hope to get to a year like you
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u/WineJeans Aug 16 '21
Thank you so much!! It will get easier after a while, it's gonna hit hard as hell for a few moments but it gets easier! and you will get to a year, eventually! I believe in you!
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u/Trendd Aug 16 '21
I'm with you man. I have 22 days today and I start my steps tomorrow. We can do this, we are worth a sober life.
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u/Resident_Calendar_54 Aug 16 '21
One day at a time.
My husband is about to achieve 14 years and something that has helped him is telling himself he can have a drink tomorrow.
So for example, if he’s really struggling today, he says, “I can have a drink tomorrow.” When tomorrow comes, he repeats, “I can have a drink tomorrow.”
This has helped him maintain the one day at a time mantra by only focusing on today.
I believe in you, and I’m proud of you. Can’t wait to hear about you reaching day 30!
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u/Ok-Competition-9640 Aug 17 '21
Just focus on one day at a time. The first year is huge. I actually spent my 21rst birthday in rehab. After awhile I lost track and learned I had actually picked up 2 36 yr chips. Instead of coming up on 37 as I keep telling people it's coming up on 38. Wow blink and your an old timer. I was 20 going on 21 and thought I was too young but I've pretty much done it all. I have 6 children, 5 in sobriety. My first gave me a reason to quit. I lost my 17 yr old son to T-Cell lymphoma in 2013 and he gave me a reason not to go back there. All. Thanks to my higher power who I choose to call God. With him anything is possible. On marriage #3. None between us but Happily married 11 1/2 years. He's never even tasted alcohol. I was also addicted to Ativan, a prescription drug. Quick smoking at 4 yrs and survived a 17 yr abusive marriage who gave me my last 4 kids. Just published my 2nd. Book. One to honor my son and one about Domestic Violence.
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u/Fenzel Aug 16 '21
Great stuff!! I’m 22 days in on my own process of moving on from something I’ve been doing more than half my life. I miss it and think about when I’m bored but I’m ready for a new life without it. One year is goal
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u/doveup Aug 16 '21
Won’t be long till you’ll have people to share this with, now that you’re into your real self. Proud of you!
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u/AgentRevolutionary99 Aug 16 '21
Congratulations! What made you succeed?
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u/WineJeans Aug 16 '21
Well haven't succeeded just yet, still a long road ahead but thank you so much for your support! :)
I guess my motivation has been a mix of, not ending up dead and giving my cat as well as myself a better life
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u/iPikachuzu Aug 16 '21
congratulations !!! this is such an amazing achievement im so proud of you !!!
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u/bridgebopped Aug 16 '21
Huge congrats!!! I know for me it was amazing to feel happiness again sober that first year.
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u/WineJeans Aug 16 '21
Thank you! And it really is, taking back control of my own life has been amazing
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u/bridgebopped Aug 16 '21
It really is! I hope you do something special for yourself today
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u/IrishRhino70 Aug 16 '21
Congratulations! No easy achievement I'm sure, but keep it up. You've got this!
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u/BleedingTeal Aug 16 '21
That's awesome!
Also, this post was just below this one on my feed, which I think everyone here will appreciate as it's also regarding sobriety.
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u/ShockClock1011 Aug 16 '21
Congratulations! I wish you continued sobriety and joy from the life you now lead.
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u/JusttryininMR Aug 16 '21
Great job. Feel proud of the shit times you fought through. You are here today and that is what counts. Keep it up.
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u/BubbleBoy31 Aug 16 '21
Congrats man! We may not know you but we’re all so glad that you’ve been able to make it this far. Keep it up!
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u/TheSideSaddleArcher Aug 16 '21
I have been trying to give a wholesome award but Redd it won't let me for what ever reason. Anyways, CONGRATS! Anytime I see anything like this I'm happy because it reminds me of my brother.
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u/ppsshh21 Aug 16 '21
How have you been doing it? I respect your willpower.
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u/WineJeans Aug 16 '21
Hasn't been easy and I got close to the goal a time before but relapsed :/
Main motivation and supporter has been my cat as silly as it sounds, love that little dude more than anything
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u/ppsshh21 Aug 16 '21
Ah that’s sweet about your cat. Animals can have a huge impact on people for real.
I don’t know the severity of what you’ve been through but regardless I struggle with substances as many others do, so I can truly applaud your efforts and milestone of 1 year. It’s absolutely difficult as some may not think.
Keep going man you’ve really only got stuff to gain from it. I’m trying my best with my struggles and am in a considerably better place now than I was a few years ago.
I aspire to be in your position someday :)
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u/Both-Researcher-5776 Aug 16 '21
I only have a few weeks. Went hard for a long time. Just curious, does the brain fog ever go away?
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u/WineJeans Aug 16 '21
For me atleast, it cleared up a lot after a month or two, but I still get an itch in the back of my head telling me to go back even though I love my life as it is now
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u/No_Seaworthiness9212 Aug 16 '21
Been struggling with this, my brain keeps making excuses. 3 months here so one day at a time
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u/Shuetzenhoeffer Aug 16 '21
For my brother who didn't make it; please keep going.
One day at a time.
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u/Phodan_ Aug 16 '21
This might sound like a dumb question, but do you feel better mentally/physically? I’m a month and a few days without alcohol and still feel kinda shitty and could use some reassurance (but also the truth). Congratulations on your progress :)
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u/Immediate_Potato5086 Aug 16 '21
I haven’t been sober for more than a week in like a good decade maybe more who knows
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u/OttoVonWalrus Aug 16 '21 edited Aug 16 '21
Congratulations! This definitely made me smile. It gets easier as time goes on, I’ve got 3 years and 6 months and I think about it less and less. I can’t wait to see you post to celebrate again next year!
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u/nayday Aug 16 '21
What do you mean you have no one to share with? Go to an AA meeting and tell a newcomer how you made it 365 days in a row!
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u/moocow4125 Aug 16 '21
AND 36 minutes. Don't sell yourself short you're in year 2 now. Congrats. Random internet stranger is proud of you.
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u/H3adown Aug 16 '21
Great job. I'm at 19 months now, the most amount of time since -97. Hang in there.
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u/KshitijBhalsane Aug 16 '21
Hell yeah. Congratulations for cleaning up and bringing happiness in your life.
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u/captainhemingway Aug 16 '21
I LOVE to see this kind of shit. Congratulations!!! Today is 3 years for me, actually.
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u/jaguarthrone Aug 16 '21
What a blessing... Focus on today... It works.... I've been sober one day at a time since November 9, 1991.
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u/MsAnnabel Aug 16 '21
GOOD FOR YOU!!! Best decision you’ll ever make in your life. Nothing but happy trails for you buckaroo 🙏🏻😃🙏🏻😃🙏🏻
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u/BluePhoenix7045 Aug 16 '21
You're awesome mate! But the battle is never over! Just stay determined and continue to fight the good fight! Don't let the negativity get to ya!
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u/MadMaxsHannah Aug 16 '21
I’m so proud of you. This is an absolutely amazing accomplishment. I never really knew the definition of “strength” until I met my husband (now 32 years clean) and his NA community. You’ve got this, friend. One day at a time. You are amazing.
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u/[deleted] Aug 16 '21
I’m not sure in understanding how sober works. Does sober mean you can never drink alcohol even occasionally? Or how does it work. Or is only a thing when you have an addiction and decide to become sober and never drink again
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u/Pristine-Tomorrow710 Aug 16 '21
lol i’m nine days self harm free we all start somewhere
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u/West_Garlic_3782 Aug 16 '21
Fuck yeah! I’m on day 3. Can’t wait to be where you are!
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u/lydocia Aug 16 '21
People in here are downvote-y and bitter, so I just wanted to say good job, you got this! Keep it up!
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u/Previous_Law7472 Aug 16 '21
heh, i've been doing that for 14 years bro... becuse im a minor, i cant drink alcohol and had been educated to refuse anything that a stranger offers me
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u/DroppedMyPancake Aug 16 '21
I laughed so hard at this look 😐😐😐😐
this isn't a joke, ur jsut being shitty
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u/Previous_Law7472 Aug 16 '21
ik lol
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u/DroppedMyPancake Aug 16 '21
yo wtf is wrong w u get some help ur intentionally being shitty to someone who almost killed themselves
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u/Background_Gold_8631 Aug 16 '21
Bro drugs are tight but like I’m high right now bet I feel waaaaay better then you
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u/lydocia Aug 16 '21
"I don't have the strength to better my life so I'm tryna make you feel bad and drag you down with me."
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u/BLTblocker Aug 16 '21
I've been sober for 14 years and three months. I have existed for 14 years and three months
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u/LavenderWaterColor Aug 16 '21
Wow!!! Good job!!! Hope you dont mind if I ask, how do you deal with sober boredom?
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u/wwfd104 Aug 16 '21
That is INCREDIBLE!!! That takes such an amazing amount of bravery and guts and I’m in awe. Well done :) I hope every day sober is better than the one before my friend.
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u/ManyFacedGodxxx Aug 16 '21
Well done, keep On track and make some friendly connections. Thru an interest or hobby maybe?
Coming up on three years alcohol free for me; medical reasons but challenging nonetheless.
Congrats!
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u/_Nisemono Aug 16 '21
Proud of you!!! This is huge! Seriously, take a moment and just sit in this accomplishment!
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u/CrystalMathLabs Aug 16 '21
Meanwhile little kids are starving in third world countrys.
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u/DroppedMyPancake Aug 16 '21
while ur in reddit, people are fighting for their lives, people are crying over loved ones that died, kids are getting help becuase of rape, so stop going on reddit right?
shut the fcuk up, we know that goes on but let's celebrate the good for once for fucks sake
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u/bigalindahouse Aug 16 '21
Hell yeah! Congratulations on that. I've got 10 years myself. Remember one day at a time.