r/MadeMeSmile • u/fruitbootboogie • 29d ago

One year free from alcohol. It’s a good day. Personal Win

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u/BRAINIAC_BRIAN 29d ago

Congratulations! 36 years later, one day at a time still works for me! You can do this! Much love from another brother in recovery!

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u/ShawannaRosenblatt 29d ago

Congratulations!! I know what hard work and self control that goes into it so I really admire you.

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u/JulietaGallardo 29d ago

Also a lot of stress and way more stuff go into it People really underestimate how hard it is to get off drugs, it is insanely hard.

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u/j05huaMc 29d ago

It destroys families too. I'm just now at 38 being able to enjoy my family. I was always too drunk to care.

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u/ajp201 29d ago

I was a year clean until last weekend. I’m so depressed. I ruined our family vacation. I’ve been in bed since Monday. I can’t believe it. It’s so hard.

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u/moneyking1070 28d ago

God be with you, don’t let this be a life of regret get back up and fight fight to make it a lifetime change this time, and you can have more family vacations

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u/WendolynAtterberry 29d ago

This has help me more than anything. I try and imagine my life if I kept getting high, and it is always worse than the minor problems I have today.

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u/GertrudKirksey 29d ago

That’s fantastic!! Nothing is worth going back, trust me!! Congratulations!

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u/LatrishaBloom 29d ago

Congrats on your accomplishment. So proud of you.!

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u/KatrinaKAllie 29d ago

congratulations! everybody.. I really enjoyed this. Awesome!

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u/Marileensun 29d ago

Congrats and everyone is so happy for you. But that's a beautiful coin

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u/BRAINIAC_BRIAN 29d ago

It is a beautiful coin!

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u/Jam_Panda99 29d ago

Real question though is how many of them op had made

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u/boinkish 29d ago

Congrats to you and OP! Im almost seven and my brother is almost one! Miracles do happen!

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u/BRAINIAC_BRIAN 29d ago

Fabulous! Congratulations! I'm lucky too. My brother is 35 years sober. Both of my parents are still living. They both have 37 years in Alanon. I am so blessed!

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u/dadzcad 29d ago

34 years clean here (cocaine) on 9/27! Best wishes to both of you!!

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u/BRAINIAC_BRIAN 29d ago

What say you? I was just asking if I could have just one. No way. Your thoughts? 😂

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u/TimeCristal 28d ago

That’s stuff is hard get into control. Good on you and wishing you the dear days to come

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u/moneyking1070 28d ago

God bless

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u/Top-Noise5959 29d ago

You can choose to ignore this, but

Does it still affect you? As in you haven't gone back to casual drinking?

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u/nahog99 29d ago

After my first 2.5 years of sobriety I relapsed and drank one night, kind of just because I wanted to see how I'd do, and also kind of because I was going through a rough break up. I managed to hop back on the horse the very next day but since I had "lost my time" I kinda just stopped giving a fuck about relapsing again. Long story short the next time I relapsed it took maybe two weeks before I was back to sitting alone in my apartment drinking a fifth of bourbon every day and doing an 8 ball of coke every 2 days.

Mind you this is in a city where I had NEVER drank or done drugs. When I got clean I moved to a whole different state, dropped every one of my friends / acquaintances, and started a new career. Regardless of cutting all that out of my life, once I decided to go for it I was RIGHT back to my old ways in no time flat. It was just insane how fast it happened.

That ended up being the worst 6 months of my life by far. It all started with my relapse, then an earthquake which scared the shit out of me, then my moms health getting worse and worse to the point that I couldn't even talk to her for 3 months because she couldn't breath enough, followed by covid and quarantine(alone), followed by my mother dying. It's kind of a miracle I even got through it. I quit everything again two weeks after she died and I'm clean ever since.

tl;dr I DO NOT RECOMMEND TRYING TO DRINK/USE IN MODERATION AFTER YOU'VE STOPPED FOR A WHILE

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u/recentlyunearthed 29d ago

The truth is, I don’t want to drink in moderation, what the fuck is the point of two beers?

I want to drink 2 1.75l bottles of whiskey a week, but seeing as how that’ll fucking kill me, I think I’ll just do my best to keep dry.

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u/SexyGunk 29d ago

Whenever I think about drinking I go through the thought process, "1 is stupid because it won't do anything, and more is dangerous. So what the fuck is the point?"

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u/nahog99 29d ago

Part of my thought process early on too was that I'd be pissed that I have to be drunk to have fun / be happy. This helped to work toward being able to have fun / be happy without alcohol at all and now my thought is "Why would I need alcohol to have fun? There is no benefit and a ton of negatives".

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u/BootStrapWill 29d ago

what the fuck is the point of two beers?

I think this might be the difference between “responsible” drinkers and addictive drinkers. You can enjoy a drink without having a “point” or purpose to get fucked up. Some people have a drink or two just to enjoy the drink.

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u/recentlyunearthed 29d ago

I never understood decaf coffee either

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u/BootStrapWill 29d ago

Haha I’m with you on that.

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u/recentlyunearthed 29d ago edited 29d ago

Definitely almost everyone has a healthier relationship with alcohol than me, no argument there. Alcohol and I can’t “just be friends”

I will push back a little and say drinkers aren’t occasionally enjoying o’douls and Heineken 0.0 with dinner because they enjoy the taste just so much.

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u/gimmethemarkerdude_8 29d ago

Exactly- whether they admit or not, everyone is drinking for the buzz. For some a little buzz is enough, for me it wasn’t. Haven’t drank since Jan. 2018 (my last slip up) and I have plenty of reasons not to drink today.

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u/Cyclonitron 29d ago

I drink wine for the buzz and because it just goes so well with my pasta (pasta is really the only time I drink wine on my own).

Beer is different. When I drink beer to be honest I'd rather be drinking a soda instead but am drinking beer because I'm trying to avoid the sugar but want something carbonated.

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u/TheMorningStar7 29d ago

That is just insane to me. Anything with alcohol generally isn't going to TASTE to great to a normal pallet. Besides wine I guess.

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u/neotank35 29d ago

very good advice.

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u/cardiandclapbombs 29d ago

God damn, definitely saving this comment for a rainy day. Thank you. One and a half years sober tomorrow for me. I had a relapse after four months before that and had the exact same experience. Back to my old ways in no time at all. Truly shocking.

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u/lazyrepublik 29d ago

Welcome back!

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u/danceswithwool 29d ago

Almost 4 years here. This may not work for everyone but I got way stronger when I stopped telling myself I “could not” drink. Sure I can! There a liquor store on every corner. It’s my choice. I just don’t drink. I was fighting much harder when it felt like a barrier designed by society or whatever. I can drink whenever I want and that time is never.

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u/anxiousDCmom 29d ago

I’m with you on this one!

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u/we3bus 29d ago

Going on 4 years sober from alcohol here. For most alcoholics moderation is just not possible. The stopdrinking sub is filled with hundreds of posts by people thinking they could try to drink socially, and fell right back into the depths of addiction.

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u/Trimanreturns 29d ago

As a 35+ yrs clean/sober person I can attest that, like most alcoholics, there's always this evil little voice of the disease whispering in your head that you could probably just have one or two now, since you've been sober for awhile (or some other excuse). As nahog99 pointed out, relapse or "return to normal" drinking is not an option for an alcoholic.

Not sure if you're an alcoholic? Try not drinking for 30 days. Or better yet, talk with a D/A counsellor. Or both. Even if you succeed in not drinking for 30 days, the mere fact that you had to "TRY" is a pretty good indicator that you're in the club. "Normies" don't have to "TRY" to not drink. They just don't have it in their lives except for occasional events.

In your 20's your social surroundings will dictate that drinking is acceptable and "cool", but if you find yourself out-drinking your friends, and having social consequences (more than once), DUI, fights, black outs, passing out, you're probably a candidate.

They are identifying children in Jr High that are already showing potential to be alcoholics, even without drinking yet (Family history, acting out and obsessive/compulsive behavior). Frankly, not much can be done to stop the inevitable, but awareness is a good beginning.

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u/StoneLegionYT 29d ago

That is amazing. 36 years myself too. I was born 36 years ago if that counts and just never liked alcohol.. Now give me a cold Root Beer omg that is my heaven.

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u/vole101 29d ago

Do you have the occasional drink or is that completely cut off?

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u/BRAINIAC_BRIAN 29d ago

Total abstinence. We refer to it as an allergy. And people like me, if I have one drink, I developed the phenomenon of craving. Once I start I cannot stop. and never gets better. The phenomenon of craving is well documented with the AMA here in America. Alcohol physically breaks down in my body different than a normal drinker. And all this information is verifiable online if you choose to look it up. One drink isn't worth it to me today. I neither desire it, nor avoid it, nor crave it. It's simply isn't part of my life anymore. Not any different than herding sheep. I don't desire it, nor avoid it, or crave it. Same thing it's just not part of my life anymore. I don't fight it, and I don't struggle with it, if I did I wouldn't be sober. That is the gift!

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u/vole101 29d ago

Thank you for this. It's really interesting insight. And ofcoarse, congratulations on the war you're winning.

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u/BRAINIAC_BRIAN 29d ago

More than happy to share any information I have with you! It's the way I get to stay sober. I have to share with what I've learned with others. That's the secret. That and a power greater than myself that I choose to call God. And no, that's not a religious statement. My door knob doesn't drink. So technically it could be called a God as well so far as alcohol is concerned for me. Ahem... The door knob isn't my God by the way 😂

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u/moneyking1070 28d ago

Way to go god be with you

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u/triemell000 29d ago edited 29d ago

I just hit two years of being cocaine free! Sunday I'll be 18 months alcohol free!!

It's hard but you can do this!! If you need support on the internet, plz join r/stopdrinking. It personally helped me keep going.

So proud internet stranger (:

Edit: thank you to those giving congratulations, it means more than you may think.

Also, if you are an alcoholic / addict please don't give up on yourself, there are so many strategies and programs that can and will help you if YOU WANT help. You might be in the grips of it now and it will be hard but it's so so so worth it.

I never thought I'd actually want to live again.

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u/KobiKong 29d ago

Was about to post the same!

And OP, congrats! I'm working on it myself now but I hope it's been everything you want it to be, well done

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u/sheepofwallstreet86 29d ago

My new favorite sub! Lots of positivity going on in there. Also, congrats on your achievements!

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u/eff5_ 29d ago

I don't even drink but I will still lurk that subreddit every once and a while just to see all the wholesomeness going on

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u/fuzzwell 29d ago

I spend a lot of time over there at r/stopdrinking, and it's been nice, supportive, and I'm approaching 2 years without a drink.

I hope anybody that sees this that needs to quit drinking can come and get support and advice, and know that you are not alone, and that you too can quit drinking. I did, and I never thought I could get out of the trap I was in with alcohol.

It gets easier each day to be alcohol free. Sober is freedom.

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u/RonnieHasThePliers 29d ago

I applaud you! I just lost a dear friend to fentanyl laced cocaine. Hardly a second goes by where it is out of my mind. This is a good reminder that people out there are working to be better. Thank you

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u/triemell000 29d ago

That's actually one of the main reasons I ended up quitting is because of fentanyl spikes in My state and county. Also my bf has never done it so it was fairly easy to have support for my abstinence of it.

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u/LuHillyer 29d ago

congratulations! you`ve been doing great

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u/raspistoljeni 29d ago

9 months amphetamine free here, keep going! <3

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u/Skyaboo- 29d ago

And for those who feel like they can't stop smoking weed, there is a lovely support system over at r/leaves!

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u/RocknRollSuixide 29d ago

Alternatively, if you’re more interested in moderating your use of cannabis, I suggest r/petioles.

They have great support for extended T-breaks (3-6+ months) or quitting more generally.

r/leaves is great if you never want to smoke again. They just have more traditional AA type mod rules that don’t allow for more nuanced discussion or advice on usage. I understand why they have these rules, just thought I’d mention.

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u/Skyaboo- 29d ago

Thanks for the addition!

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u/ControlOfNature 29d ago

You’re a badass!

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u/Deadcode1010 29d ago

Congrats to you and to the OP!!!

So great to see so many success stories here on Reddit. You guys are awesome.

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u/Xykhir_ 29d ago

I’m sure your wallet is thankful for that

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u/fleabait1 29d ago

13 months clean here. It feels great to not be a slave to that shit anymore. I now drink kava anytime I get booze cravings and it works great and causes none of the issues alcoholic drinks do.

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u/superunknown1842 29d ago

I kept misreading kava as lava and was so fuckin confused lol. Congrats on being sober!

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u/ogrefriend 29d ago

Would you explain a bit more about that? Is that tea? Where do you get it?

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u/IPlayGamesAllNight 29d ago

It's a traditional beverage prepared from a root grown in some Pacific Islands. It's kind of like a tea but has more profound effects like lowered inhibitions, relaxation, etc.. You can buy the root online and some bigger cities have Kava Kava bars (at least in the USA). It's kind of a pain to brew but it's important to do it the traditional way by massaging the root powder inside of a muslin bag submerged in lukewarm water and then squeezing it out. Don't buy supplements, kava shots, or concentrates, as there is evidence these may cause severe liver problems. The traditional beverage preparation appears to be fairly safe though and has been consumed for a VERY long time as part of ceremonies and other traditions. Obviously consult a doctor though, it could interact with some medications.

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u/fleabait1 29d ago

The liver issues is actually only from the 90s when companies were making tinctures from parts of the plant that weren’t meant to be used to cut cost. They were using leaves and stems and pretty much any part they could. This was causing issues for some people. It’s the reason why the roots are only used. A lot of other plants are like this as well and you can only use certain parts without issue. It really put a terrible name on a beverage that has been used safely for hundreds of years.

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u/TwentyPoundCat 29d ago

What's the Kava experience like? I tried it when I was younger but didn't get much other than a numbing sensation in my mouth.

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u/kinsarc 29d ago

Kava actually has a reverse tolerance. It can take a few times to breakthrough and experience it and the more you do it, the less you need. Anyways, kava is pretty chill. The effects aren’t crazy. But it’s like the euphoria and relaxation you get from a nice buzz, before the drunkenness. And without a hangover or addiction. Look it up, kava is immensely important to Hawaiian culture.

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u/TwentyPoundCat 29d ago

Cool. Now I want to try it. I don't really care for alcohol anymore.

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u/IPlayGamesAllNight 29d ago

It's effects are like a much milder version of alcohol. It's a traditional drink from the Pacific Islands and has to be "brewed" properly by taking the powdered root and massaging/squeezing a fabric bag in room temp/slightly warm water, usually for 10 to 30 minutes. Many people don't get any effect because either it's brewed improperly or they're taking "kava supplements". It lowers inhibition, makes you feel more social, etc. but unlike alcohol doesn't have a profound effect on the central nervous system so you don't see slurred speech, balance problems, blackouts, etc. (but still don't drive after drinking kava). There is conflicting info as to whether it can cause acute liver failure in some people but generally I think the understanding is that the traditional preparation is safe but the supplements, concentrates, etc. should be avoided at all costs.

Bonus fun fact: Kava Kava is served as a part of different ceremonies and way back in the day it was prepared by chewing on the root and then spitting into a communal bucket. Then everyone would drink the spit. Yum!

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u/JukeBoxHeroJustin 29d ago

Congrats. And what meetings do you go to to get such fancy tokens?

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u/CatGotNoTail 29d ago

I just searched Etsy for "Custom AA Chip" and tons of options, including the one in the OP, popped up.

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u/GernBlanst0n 29d ago

I buy a chip for myself every year off Etsy, really like John Gall's "RecoveryChip" shop. Good looking coins that are high quality.

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u/puck_the_fatriarchy 29d ago

Search Sobriety Coin on Etsy. There are lots of lovely ones.

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u/[deleted] 29d ago

Love username

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u/Reddituser781519 29d ago

Yes where did you get the token?

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u/thedutchqueen 29d ago

also need the answer.

me and SO got 3.5 years clean together. would love to gift him one of these. so special. congrats OP.

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u/Cheeeks13 29d ago

Congrats that’s awesome bravo to you both

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u/eff5_ 29d ago

I got my dog tag that looks quite similar to this from Etsy. I think there's lots of options to choose from.

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u/1398_Days 29d ago

I searched on Etsy and it looks like OP got theirs from an Etsy shop called TheLonelyMoose

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u/catshealmysoul 29d ago

https://etsy.me/2bOJe3B

Here’s the Etsy shop for them. :)

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u/EarthboundTriforce 29d ago

Bumping this for OP to see 🙏🏻

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u/SSG_Sack 29d ago

You picked a HELL of a year to quit. Honestly makes it that much more impressive.

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u/Spoogly 29d ago

Might well have made it easier. I know tons of addicts where the hardest part is that their friends encourage or enable their addiction.

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u/KnotsTemplar 29d ago

Yes it is super chick. 🐥 and it’s always a good day for great nails. Keep rocking both!

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u/AlienSlippers 29d ago

idk you but Id like to say that I am very proud of you. I have lost friends and family alike to addictions and, while tragic, it never fails to make me happy to see someone fighting for the change they want to see in and of themselves.

I have a very close childhood friend in recovery for alcohol addiction now as well.. he is at 13 months sober. I believe in him and I believe in you. all the best<3

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u/MysteriousStandard68 29d ago

Amazing!!! Congrats and love your nails.

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u/kodekuzuri 29d ago

I've started developing addictions, can understand how hard it must've been. Stay strong !

PS: that coin is goddamn beautiful, the detail especially in the moon makes me wanna get one too

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u/CliffWoolum 29d ago

Congrats to you and more years of being free.

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u/Infinite_Chicken1968 29d ago

Congratulations and 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳well bloody done 🥰

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u/AffectionateBeing847 29d ago

Congratulations :) Ps what a great photo

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u/pkripper1966 29d ago

Awesome. Keep it up

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u/Medical_Policy1426 29d ago

Good for you!!!

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u/muffledance 29d ago

Congrats! I love your nails!

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u/yescantsleep 29d ago

Good Job!! Happy for you :D

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u/_Dani_California_ 29d ago

I am so proud of you. Keep going! Can't wait to see your 2 year update!

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u/NuderXshun 29d ago

Guess what, it gets even better!

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u/Bubblesfromnowhere 29d ago

Congratulations!! You are amazing!

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u/randomrandally 29d ago

Congratulations! From the heart. I know how excruciating it can be to kick an addiction. Never stop fighting.

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u/De5perad0 29d ago

You are stronger than most and much stronger than you think you are. Keep up the great work!

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u/thomcchester 29d ago

Congrats!! First year is the hardest, I’m at 12 now (I don’t say for bragging, but to let you know it gets easier).

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u/lmnojulia2 29d ago

congrats!! my father just celebrated 21 years in july! you’re doing amazing and i’m super proud of you!! ❤️

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u/ETIDIOT1987 29d ago

Congrats! I haven’t drank in about 9 days now. Before that it was over a 5th of vodka a day for me. Almost killed myself with it. Weird thing is i don’t even like drinking, i was doing it to numb pain. Thankfully i don’t have the desire to drink. (At the moment).

All the best to you, and I’m so proud of you.

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u/Map_Nerd1992 29d ago

2020 was a hard year to quit too.

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u/donforgethemango 29d ago

Fuck yes. I love seeing this. You’re stronger than you’ll ever know. Much love

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u/Flutters1013 29d ago

There's a lot more detail on this coin than you usually see with these kinds of posts. Was it custom made?

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u/LowResponsible7908 29d ago

Thank you for sharing that. It does mean a lot. 💜

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u/seeyasuckerr 29d ago

Congrats!!

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u/ordeklafasi 29d ago

Congrats. Can you please share what’s changed on your life afterwards?

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u/abu_teek_he 29d ago

Mashallah. Namaz bhi parea karo.

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u/scottNYC800 29d ago

Nice. One day at a time. Thanks for sharing.

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u/xzero8819 29d ago

That is awesome. Great work.

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u/BarbicideJar 29d ago

Will never not upvote people taking charge of their lives. Well done!

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u/aphaits 29d ago

That is a beautiful coin, both in meaning and coolness.

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u/HumbleGarbage1795 29d ago

Congrats. But today is 18.08.2021, not 08.18.2021, a year doesn’t even have 18 months

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u/bigpappahope 29d ago

You are aware Americans use this site as well right

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u/corpseluvver 28d ago

Have to say: subbed this because I thought “made me smile” was a place of positivity. And also, that on a serious topic like this, that there would be great support. But holy damn, this is a toxic environment with a lot of trolls that have the mindset of “it’s so damn easy, bro, what’s yer prob?” that it’s probably better to find a more supportive crowd elsewhere.

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u/stupidrichjew 28d ago

eh, that’s the internet for ya

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u/corpseluvver 28d ago

True. Was hoping some places would be somewhat immune. But as you said, eh

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u/livdro650 29d ago

Hell yeah!!

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u/veganbooster 29d ago

Congrats! A lot of people don’t realise how hard this can be. But you did it! You should be very proud.

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u/sleepingonwaffles 29d ago

Way to go! Congratulations!

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u/Bendaro 29d ago

Congratulations!

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u/Jiggarelli 29d ago

Congrats! I'm honestly happy for you.

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u/jefffreykeith 29d ago

Congrats! Keep up the good fight and stay strong!

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u/TXJOEMAMA 29d ago

Congratulations! Treat today like your birthday.

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u/Alaaikmail07 29d ago

*Laughs in Muslim *

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u/gardenroses23 29d ago

HELL YEAH! Good job!

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u/Hungry_Firefighter25 29d ago

Congratulations! That’s an awesome milestone and I wish you luck for the future as well!

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u/Oh-Oh-Ophelia 29d ago

Here's to a bright future!

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u/7GatesOfHello 29d ago

Good job! Congratulations on all of your new-found opportunity to live your life!

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u/ra_se_l 29d ago

Congratulations 🎉Stay strong, stay safe.

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u/vexingvulpes 29d ago

Congratulations!!!

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u/LightAtTheEnd89 29d ago

I've been considering going teetotal myself. I'm not an alcoholic, I just don't like the effect of alcohol and it's so easy to get carried away.

I wish you well with your ongoing journey. I love the coin and your nails btw.

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u/rainbowliteshow 29d ago

I was the same, not an alcoholic, just a fairly moderate drinker. I experimented with quitting and honestly the benefits were insanely wonderful so I kept at it. Its been almost 2 years! Its definitely worth experimenting with.

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u/LightAtTheEnd89 29d ago

Yeah, I took a few months off drinking alcohol at the start of the year and honestly I felt better for it somehow. I think I could quit altogether if I really wanted to.

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u/RickTitus 29d ago

Same with me. Even one drink seems to negatively affect my sleep and leave me feeling tired and dehydrated in the morning.

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u/Otherwise_Ad_4965 29d ago

Good fuckin job. 4 and a half years clean over here, it's not easy but it's fuckin rewarding. You got this. :)

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u/AgitatedEggplant 29d ago

That's amazing!!! No easy feat, congratulations!!! I'm a little over 2 years booze-free myself! I love the token too. Keep it up!

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u/Kryptoseyvyian 29d ago

I’m proud of you 🥰 I know we’re complete strangers, but I know how destructive alcohol is so I’m supporting the hell out of you anyway.

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u/Scarlaymama0721 29d ago

Congratulations! I am eight years today and I love that you have the same birthday. I hope you are surrounded by love and light today❤️

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u/sc204 29d ago

Congratulations!!!!!! Big day!!!! Whooooooooo!!!!

To many more :)

I celebrated on july 11th my one year

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u/LighthouseCPA 29d ago

One day at a time for a cleaner and better life. Keep it up-you can do this!

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u/Mr-JKGamer 29d ago

I wanna do this but with porn. I’m not really an addict. I don’t think I look at it more than an average person. I just think porn in general is harmful to our brains, different science studies have shown it’s effects on us are pretty severe. So I want to just completely cut it off and stop. Maybe I’ll start today. Wish me luck peeps

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u/Inglebeargy 29d ago

Good for you!! I kicked the booze years ago, the coke and amphetamines too. Still can’t shake the weed though :/

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u/plumbob5 29d ago

Don’t get discouraged and give up ,It took me several times .It got to the point were I would sit in the liquor store parking lot for 10 minutes deciding if I should go in then I would decide not today but I’ll go in tomorrow.It seemed to be easier for me saying to myself not today but the option is there if I need it .I guess that’s where 1 day at a time comes in .Trust me it gets easier.I still miss it at times but I always remember what grief I caused to my family and friends and to myself.Life is a lot better now for everyone around me .

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u/amc8151 29d ago

I am proud of you! I also love your nails.

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u/Rhapsodyinblue55 29d ago

Congratulations!! That's a huge deal! I love your medallion! I wish I had one like that. 9/13/13 is my date off opoids. =) sobriety is amazing if you work it!

Have a great day! It looks beautiful out!

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u/nahog99 29d ago

I love that coin! Don't lose it!

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u/Taina_4you 29d ago

31 days. Not easy. But not impossible. Congratulations!

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u/ooainaught 29d ago

Fuck alcohol. Its literally poison.

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u/champagne__problems 29d ago

I love this little chip anniversary reminder! My one year is on September 8th, I think I will treat myself to something like this too. :) Because of COVID I never got to go to AA/NA and get my chips so this would be a nice token of my achievements. Congratulations on your one year!!!

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u/jonsta27 29d ago

I have pretty bad gastritis and on my third day of being alcohol free. I’m tired of having daily diarrhea and nausea. Wish me luck

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u/Blue-Ranger1982E 29d ago

Congratulations also I love that nail polish.

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u/Northern_Grouse 29d ago

I personally observed pretty solid mental and physical health changes probably three years sober.

Keep it up, greener pastures are on the horizon.

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u/fromETOHtoTHC 29d ago

Mid-Pandemic no less!

Good work!

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u/Ironhammer32 29d ago

Congratulations! I am so proud of you.

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u/Quid_infantes_sumus 29d ago

I'm 2 years and almost 4 months sober from meth, xanax and even longer sober from plenty of other drugs as well. But those two were my main choices.

I'm so proud of you and everyone in this thread.

Getting clean is such a hard choice to make. But you did it and you're recovering and you're doing SO well. One day at a time. Congratulations. Much love xx

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u/JeaniePat 29d ago

I have around 15 yrs sober this time. I had 20 years when I “decided” I could drink a glass of wine after work with my non-alc partner. It took me a geographical move, a suicide attempt, 2 trips to the psych unit, and a couple years of therapy to completely quit again. I don’t recommend relapse. I am on the downhill side of my life now & happier than I have ever been, ever!! Stay away from toxic peeps! Keep doing whatever works best for you!! Love 💕 from a sister in recovery!

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u/idnar35 29d ago

Congrats!! That’s a huge accomplishment! One day o hope to be one year AF too. So far I’ve made it 30 days without. But I’m no longer binge drinking so I’m stepping in the right direction!!!

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u/Noonecanhearmescream 29d ago

I love that coin! I need one!

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u/cyberyasiu 29d ago

Congrats! How did you manage to stop coming up with excuses?

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u/FireflyBSc 28d ago

Congratulations! Tomorrow is 3 weeks for me and I sometimes feel discouraged because it’s such a little amount of time, but I just opened this while out at a pub for a social event and I feel so much better ordering my coke and knowing I can do this.

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u/Future_Line_4253 29d ago

Great . Congratulations. Now stay away from it everyday

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u/mywalletfat 29d ago

More years like this and more life to you!!

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u/Existing_Issue_8765 29d ago

I’m so proud of you. What an accomplishment. May you have many more years of such freedom.

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u/Vathantu 29d ago

Congratz and hopefully many more to come. You got this and are doing well.

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u/DeadTrashPanda 29d ago

Congratulations, keep it up!!!! Your so strong!!!!!

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u/fig210 29d ago

Thanks for sharing. Awesome job!!!

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u/letsjakeonit 29d ago

Way to go!

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u/E_CatherineTeddy 29d ago

Congratulations! <3

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u/USAF_Retired2017 29d ago edited 29d ago

Whooooo hoooooo!!! Hell Yeah!!! Best thing I have read all day! Congratulations and I hope you are so proud of yourself! If I had an award I’d give it. So take my upvote instead and keep up the great work!

Edit-I just got a free hugz award and it’s yours!!

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u/916tesorero 29d ago

God bless you. Soon you’ll be at 2 years.

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u/National-Art3488 29d ago

Why are you downvoted

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u/jinxykatte 29d ago

I down voted due to the mention of god bless you.

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u/[deleted] 29d ago

Who asked?

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u/kupillas 28d ago

The whole point of this subreddit is to share happy things that’s like someone trying to start a conversation and u saying “who asked u to speak to me? Fuck off.” Like it’s kinda stupid lol

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u/Honsill 29d ago

Alcohol free for 15 years weed helps

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u/ihatereddititsux 29d ago

is it? wow. cool

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u/Late-Job5735 29d ago

God bless you

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u/AddSomeMemes 28d ago

I don’t understand why people would downvote this. Even if you don’t agree with religion, religion is still a way many people cope with their existence. If someone is using it as an expression of wishing someone well, you should just take it as at face value. In modern society we allow everyone to believe what they choose to, but why is religion, specifically Christianity persecuted? Even when it’s in a very positive light?

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u/kupillas 28d ago

Exactly like I don’t believe in god but I don’t get mad when people do but I do get mad when people try and make me believe in god which is like when people who don’t believe in god tell u to stop like it’s he same thing so all the people who downvoted are hypocrites :/

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u/Cycle21 29d ago

Would I get just as many upvotes if i said i only drank alcohol very rarely, was never addicted to it, and said i haven’t drank it in year?

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u/Golden-Janitor 29d ago

These threads always go the same way lol

Congrats dude, you aren't wired in such a way where you become dependent on a substance. It's like wanting to be proud you were born with both your legs lol

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u/wheels405 29d ago

What an insufferable twat.

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u/HelicopterOutside 29d ago

No. Because if you're not an addict then it's not really a special accomplishment if you abstain.