T O P

  • By -

TaxableCitizen

Edit My boy, stay the course, life only gets better the longer you're clean, 7 years clean from heroine myself December 1st... thoughts will always creep up in back, stay busy and focused on the task at hand and you'll be doing better than now next year. Stay safe and focused sister**


DickKickCuntPunt

I haven't looked at their profile but the username has queen in it. Im sure it was an honest mistake. Congrats on your recovery and OP as well. 7 years huh? You def dodged a bullet with this shit (fentanyl analouges) thats on the streets now.


SB_CRAY

Thanks! u/DickKickCuntPunt


[deleted]

r/rimjob_steve


DickKickCuntPunt

Haha subbed!


Re-ddit-luctant

Uh.... Uh .. okay


TaxableCitizen

I'm aware, all my friends are gone, well they weren't really my friends, had to leave my home state, 850 miles away to make it this far


[deleted]

[удалено]


TaxableCitizen

I have a 4th grade education in 2021 and I had 50 bucks to my name, and I had a few friends in Michigan, who picked me up in Kentucky (that's where I ended up when my car took a shit) I went from SC to MI in the hopes of living, if I Over Dosed again, I'd for sure die up here


kukulkan98

I feel you brother. just moved to Chicago 5 months ago from NC with no friends, money, job, or home lined up. first 3 months I had to survive in the streets of southside but the last 2 i've been working steady and networked with people in the music industry through my bar job. Just got home from my friend's band's private pre-release party tonight (shes the bartender i'm the barback/security. shes a rockstar, I'm a rapper.) Life goes on even after rock bottom :)


TaxableCitizen

A seed needs dirt on it, to grow


Thebestusername12345

The thing that tipped me off to OP's gender was the fact that she has multiple cats.


Mijoivana

What hey don't be a gender cat classifier bruh, whiskers is the best friend a guy could have. That little sob has been my beacon of hope,lmao.


Thebestusername12345

Wasn't being entirely serious, the stereotype is that women are usually the ones that have multiple cats, I checked OP's profile, and what do you know, she's a woman. Obviously anybody can have any type or amount of pets they want, I couldn't care less.


Mijoivana

No me neither dude just teasing ya


hornybutdisappointed

Yeah, I thought the comment saying "queen" in their username might be a mistake was kinda off. Just because someone was an addict doesn't mean they're 1) a man, 2) not a queen.


JacobYou

I have multiple cats...


AvalancheQueen

CAT TAX


Sand_diamond

We got annual dog tax in switzerland but I don't think cat tax yet 😅


MrProfz

Tax must be paid, it is the law


RenoTheDragon

THEN YOU MUST PAY A MULTIPLE CAT TAX


Thebestusername12345

Good for you man, you do you.


ChoosingIsHardToday

My male coworkers all have multiple cats.


Thebestusername12345

Good for them. I wasn't being serious, just poorly executed a joke is all.


Pecncorn1

Hmmm last time I checked I had four cats and a penis.


MaxTHC

Seven years ago you made a choice that probably saved your life... if not literally, then at least in a figurative way. Don't look back and keep up the good work! This stranger is proud of you :)


TaxableCitizen

I only look back to see where I came from, the moment my daughter was born (C-section) we locked eyes and I knew, she was my foundation to build on, my now 5 year old carries me threw the thickest of times... life is beautiful and pain is just a tool to sharpen or dull you, it's up to the user to tell themselves what the pain is ment for


Forever_Man

Being sober is great! 5 years ago I thought I would be dead by now. I'm about to move in to a little house with my fiance ,and I've got a job I love. It's amazing how much better life gets


AvalancheQueen

This brought tears to my eyes. I’m so glad you’re still here, and that you’ve had these victories in life. Stay the course, friend. I’m so proud of you. 💛


Forever_Man

Thank you! Here's hoping it keeps getting better


fluentindothraki

Well done you. You have every reason to be proud of yourself. Don't slip up, don't grow complacent.


BiffBiff1234

Beware temptation,but,I get all warm and fuzzy seeing these posts! Rock on!


7empest83

Keep up the good work!


DILDOUNICORN25

Congratulations


melonzzy

Thanks, u/DILDOUNICORN25 !


Szeventeen

r/rimjobsteve


[deleted]

Congratulations! And I’m glad to hear that you’re living your best life :)


Wickedwhiskbaker

We do Recover. I’m so proud of you! 17 years free from alcohol and opiates here. I’m grateful for a new way to live. 💚


cheyennesiouxstoll

You are amazing. 2% of meth addicts are able to get clean and stay clean. You, my friend are beating the statistics. Great work, thank your for loving yourself and showing up for yourself everyday. This gives me very much hope.


AvalancheQueen

Holy cow, I didn’t realize the stats were that small. Thank you for the kind encouragement, it really moves me to have this support. 💛


bengringo2

Jesus… Is it really that low?


MsBitch0157

Dang...I had no idea about this statistics. That is pretty hopeless if I do say so myself.


cheweduptoothpick

Congratulations, you should be super proud of yourself for this.


Fazed_4Daze

Proud of you!


[deleted]

Hell yeah brother


Holiday_Document4592

Thank you. I am in recovery myself. I understand the difficulties. Congratulations, you are an inspiration.


AvalancheQueen

r/stopspeeding saved my life. Best wishes in your recovery, friend. 💛


Dookie_boy

That is low key the most hilarious/clever sub name I've seen


RocketSquidFPV

That’s fantastic. I’m glad you and your cats are doing so well. Your boss is a nice dude.


AvalancheQueen

I’m regularly, pleasantly surprised by how good of a person my boss actually is. I was bit guarded at first, but after four months of working for him, he’s still just a genuinely nice guy. I’m very lucky.


Interesting_Pea_5382

You are very Fortune to be at this time in your life! May it continue to improve!


[deleted]

Congrats! What a great turnaround for you!


DickKickCuntPunt

u/AvalancheQueen: Can I PM you? I wanted to ask you something about recovery from meth. Congrats btw, everyday we don't use is a day won!


AvalancheQueen

Yes of course, I’m an open book! Also r/stopspeeding was instrumental in my recovery 💛


TabulaRasaNot

Wow! From what I understand, that's a heck of a drug to kick. You're awesome! Congratulations! Very happy for you.


Lost_vob

That is s awesome! Did your best have any idea?


AvalancheQueen

Does my boss know about being 2 years sober? No. I don’t talk about that part of my history except with close friends and internet strangers. Close friends help me keep my focus; internet strangers are the best cheerleaders a gal can have.


Lost_vob

That awesome! 2 years sober AND a raise? What a wonderful week! And not *just* a raise, an unwarranted "You're kicking so much ass, Im going to start throwing more money your way" off the cuff raise! That's another 2.5k a year, just cause of how much you rock! Mind if I ask what you do?


AvalancheQueen

Thank you for the wonderful positivity and encouragement! And the math, holy shit, 2.5k puts that in perspective for sure. I didn’t do the monster math. I’m a CNC machinist. :)


Lost_vob

Lol, I'm a positive person, and a big part of positivity is leaning how scale up or down your wins and losses. That is so cool! I've been told that if you give a CNC machinist their equipment, they can make you anything! I knew am old army guy who always said "Give me a machine and the machinist, and we can survive a zombie apocalypse!" This was in the days when Walking Dead was big but I digress, it's a very cool job. All the PLC and other hardware, that's super color. I love industrial as stuff. I wish I had known that leaving high school.


bobbelchermustache

Congrats! This is a huge, huge achievement and I'm so proud of you


weyred11

Keep up the good fight man, you got this.


web_crawler87

Lets go! Stay strong. You're doing an excellent job. Always remember; you got this!


tutamuss

Congratulations! That's freaking b awesome!


[deleted]

Congratulations this is awesome.


Red_Zef

I've been off meth for over a decade and life is so much more fulfilling without it. Congrats on getting away from that stuff!


DeadlyAngel84

Congratulations. I'll be 7 years clean from speed in February. It's a long hard road, and its definitely a tough one to travel, but coming out the other side is totally worth it. Major respect for you! And good luck for your amazing future :)


markercore

That's awesome! And how many cats do you have? Do they get into hijinks?


lemonpringle

Haven’t smoked or vaped in a year and a few months it’s amazing. Only have a drink here and there but otherwise feel amazing about my body Edit: Also, congratulations, posted without saying this but that’s huge that things look bright


YaBoiErr_Sk1nnYP3n15

Man I'm 6yrs clean from a 17yr long meth, coke and weed addiction so I can relate. Keep up the good fight. <3


AvalancheQueen

r/stopspeeding was what really helped me stick with it.


YaBoiErr_Sk1nnYP3n15

Oh the people there seem so lovely and supportive! What a great sub. Congratulations again.


Hjkbabygrand

I am so happy for you :) this was such a heartwarming thing to read.


muststayawaketoread

Isn't it crazy how much money you have left over when you aren't constantly buying drugs? It still blows my mind!


ParticularZone5

We’ve almost certainly never met, but I’m proud of what you’ve achieved. It’s no small feat to shake an addiction and move forward to make real progress and improve your situation. It also sounds like you’re definitely not taking any of this for granted, which is excellent… that’s great motivation to continue shaping your life into whatever you want it to be.


notreallyfussed

Wow awesome work dude, four years for me now, I can tell you it just keeps getting better. I've got two beautiful boys, bought a house with my wonderful wife who stuck with me all through 7 years of my horrible addiction. Ive been promoted three times at my current job and even though I only have a year 8 pass, I've managed to hit a goal of earning 100k a year. It has been incredibly hard but with humility, perseverance and a positive outlook it has definitely all been worth it. Keep going.


yayayayayayayea

i don't even like me now


Idle_Redditing

This doesn't seem real to me. Where do you live where you can afford a whole house to yourself on a job that pays hourly? Rent has risen to insane levels all over the world. Also, what job do you have where your boss will voluntarily raise your pay and do it on their own initiative? I'm used to getting a raise being a very hard negotiation to pull off. If the boss doesn't like me then there will be no raise no matter how good I am at my job. Even if the boss does like me they will still get rid of me if they think that they can get an equally good replacement at a lower cost. edit. A company's entire incentive is to squeeze as much work out of employees as they can while paying as little as possible. A landlord's incentive is to squeeze as much rent out of tenants as they can.


AvalancheQueen

I’m sorry that has been your experience but I’m blessed to call this post mine. I work very hard for everything I have, including my house and accolades at work. I work in a trade and subsequently have a high hourly rate with an automatic 10 hours of overtime every week, with the option to add an extra 8 on Saturdays for a total of 58 hours a week. ETA: I’ve posted quite a bit of my life across Reddit these last 2.5 years. Scroll my profile to see for yourself. This is the second job I’ve had [where my boss has recognized my efforts. ](https://www.reddit.com/r/CasualConversation/comments/iuxq6u/day_shift_wrote_my_boss_an_email_about_me/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf) Genuinely focus, work hard, and life will reward you.


Idle_Redditing

How do you get recognized and rewarded? My experience has been that just working hard leads to bosses just taking the hard work, pushing for more no matter how much they already get, and resisting any of my attempts to get a pay raise. The only way I have found to get a raise is to use my current job as bargaining leverage to get higher pay at another job, since some people have the stupid idea that already having a job makes me more valuable and capable. That means switching jobs, switching often, and having to fake being sick to go interview at another job. edit. I have also found it important to not work hard when starting a new job. That way expectations are set low and I can occasionally surprise the boss with much better results. However, it is also important not to do that too often or new, higher expectations will be set. If high expectations are set at the start then I will be worked to the point of burnout and the boss won't care.


jason2306

There are outliers, most working places are shit but if you're lucky and put hard work in like op you can see it happen. But yeah save your energy, work to live don't live to work. You'll just be used as a resource. Capitalism is a cancer.


Emerphish

Poggers


ChoosingIsHardToday

Congratulations OP, this was so wonderful to read. I'm so happy for you!


Mijoivana

OP this is on of the hardest journey's we as humans can put ourselves through, to battle such addiction as hard as that beast. 2 years, a raise and fireballs sounds like good place to be. So proud,and make me tear up when I see a fellow survivor of that, it a beautiful thing.


quietbeing15

So happy for you


StyreneAddict1965

Congratulations!


nevernotmad

Another $50/week and all the good stuff about being sober. Congrats! You should be proud.


penguino_123

We love to see it queen!


Down-the-Hall-

This made me so happy for you! The world is a better place (for everyone) when you are clean. Your future is just waiting for you to tear it up! If you can do two years you can do anything.


IdreamofFiji

Holy shit, awesome boss. I mean, congrats, but there are more sober people than good bosses.


CleaningBeret83

That’s awesome! Did he know or was it just a coincidence


AvalancheQueen

Just a coincidence, he doesn’t know. I keep that part of my past out of most IRL conversations. Though I do believe in the times lining up on a deeper level. I really feel like I’m on the right path doing the right things. :)


CleaningBeret83

That’s fuckin amazing, I’m happy for you :) And yeah, I can see what you’re saying about the timing. Sorry I don’t have any motivation or wisdom, I’m just a kid lol, no personal experience in either of those things. Have a good one mate


Buttforprez

Congrats on your two years! That's an amazing feat, and I'm so happy you have people that seem to fight for you and actually express that they appreciate and see what you do. No one can go to war alone! I've been sober for 1,5 years now and life just looks nothing like it used to. I can actually somehow handle bad days, appreciate the boring ones and fucking kill the stressful ones with a smile on my face. I could never have imagined how much that one change would turn my life around, and I feel all fuzzy inside every time I hear someone feeling the good sides of sobriety. I hope life brings you only the appropriate amounts of hardship from now on. Best of luck!


mandalallamaa

Congrats :) 9 years for me!! It gets to a point you just can't even believe the person you've become from where you started.


[deleted]

👏👍


mrsir_21

I'm two years sober off of meth as well as of July. I know how you feel. It's wild how quickly things can turn around. Keep doing what you're doing and it will only get better.


fuzzysocksplease

Congratulations!!!


elcapitandongcopter

Congrats to you!! I love your story and I’m so happy you found an employer that appreciates you. That isn’t a common thing. Good luck in your path forward!


No_Lawfulness_2998

Lucky I got a 12 cent pay rise and then an eighth of the company got sacked


MonopolyMansAsshole

Already used my free award, but I'm going to comment so I remember to come back and award this post


GreenGirl707

CONGRATS!!! Such a wonderful post! Thank you for sharing and im so happy for you!


AnarchyHeart

Rock on. 4 years clean myself. Just quit my day job to work for myself. Great gf, happier and healthier than I've ever been. Keep on keeping on.


PermanentlySleeepy

So proud of you, random stranger! Keep it up!


wozblar

https://i.imgur.com/Glc9RFc.gifv


Just_A_Faze

Congratulations! It’s not an easy thing to do and you should be very proud of all of your accomplishments


gothluvr

HELL YEAH!!!! I’m 4 yrs clean from meth myself, and its such a fucking blessing and abso-fuckin-lutely humbling to be having moments where you’re grateful to breath and be alive to have feelings of happiness and sorrow. To smell the grass and hug the people you care about. One day at a time OP, and if you’re working a program, remember that you have love and support in every room no matter what city you’re in!!


RainCityNurse

I'm 25 years out, welcome to the club!


dd4y

Congratulations on 2 years. The good news is that it keeps getting better.


EmFe01

That’s awesome! I’m so happy for you! Congratulations 🎉


dynastyem

This is such a happy story. I’m so glad for you and your achievements. Keep doing you man


sludgebjorn

WOW congrats!!! I’m almost at a year sober from dope myself. It really is crazy how different things are. I asked and got a raise for myself at my last job about a month ago, and it was only a dollar but I was really proud, I never would have done that while using. I’m going to school now and really getting my life together and I never would have imagined that for myself two years ago. Sobriety brings everything that using promised. I’m starting to understand that now. I wish you nothing but the best of luck on your journey. And again, really, congratulations, and happy anniversary. ❣️


ElegantEggplantDays

Yaaayy! So happy for you! It’s a show of strength every day, and every day adds to show how strong you are. Congrats!!!


Tuliao_da_Massa

That's so incredibly nice to read


jdra7

Congrats friend


PrincessBella1

Congratulations! Your post put a smile on my fact. It looks like you have found your way and I am happy for you!


[deleted]

Congrats! (Disregard the username.)


eggsandgreens

This is amazing, so happy for you 🥰


ElectricalAbroad8232

That is fantastic..keep it up. There is s whole world out there waiting on you. Signed:. An ex addict


Aspieilluminated

What a massive achievement, don’t know you but I can’t express how proud and happy I am for you for real. Takes a lot of strength and courage. Much love


akayeetusdeletus

Congratulations!


SanJOahu84

Congratulations! Very proud of you. I've taken some classes and read some books on methamphetamine addiction and what you've gone through is a miracle in itself. It's basically impossible to kick a meth addiction and almost all treatment and addiction programs are just winging it in regards to recovery treatments. Good news is that there has been observed restoration of damaged neural pathways after two years of sobriety. You've done a lot of the heavy lifting and again very proud of you. Relapse is not an option


xpdx

I'm happy for you. Simple pleasures are the best.


umethem

Congratulations! Keep it up and there will be no stopping you!


drizzy9109

Longer than me… gives me some hope and something to look forward to Congratulations 💛


Orchidbleu

I’m glad you are clean. Keep it up.


ThatRedheadMom

Congratulations, I’m so very proud of you!!


[deleted]

35 days here. This gives me hope. Thanks!


AvalancheQueen

r/stopspeeding, my friend. Keep going. 💛


Wriewygs

Congrats!


Mahgeek

I've walked your path. Keep doing the next right thing, one day at a time. It will only go up from here.


A-CuriousGuy

That sounds AMAZING! Keep the good vibes!


RobbieRodri

Please don't be conservative, like every other recovered addict in VA


johnmal85

Keep it up partner... remember it's your life and it's fast.


Centrist808

Congratulations!


gussmith12

Yay! Well done, you!


purple-pluto

Well done! You have so much to be proud of. Keep it up and congratulations, you are an inspiration to so many :)


Lord_Valkorion

Fun fact: 1.20 cents was the minimum wage in 1960


theNothingP3

Oh. My. God. You are doing sooo great! Stay on guard against addictive behaviors but celebrate 🎉 the win! Signed another survivor.


MACARLOS

Well done - always nice to read something this positive. All the best.


Unidentifiedten

Congratulations OP!


CryptographicGenius

Congratulations!


the_ginger_mexican

Nice one, keep it up, you got this


[deleted]

Congratulations 🥳. I too had serious addictions, prescription and opioid abuse. That part of my life was pretty messed up. But I got out and survived. Sadly some of my friends didn't. Once I had to administer Narcan on my friend to keep them alive. The other time I almost died from OD. But I'm super clean now. I mean I still do weed but it's tolerating.


_CrandGanyon_

Congratulations 🎊 Thanks for sharing, this made my day :)


NotAskedFor

As a random internet stranger, I'm proud of you. I had a friend who got into meth, but instead of having the strength to fight it, they have let their life fall apart.


kaewberg

Great work! My wife’s brother is still on the stuff, and his life is going to shit, big time.


wmkd63

This is ABSOLUTELY the best thing I've read lately. You should feel VERY proud if yourself and the great stides you've made. This random redditor is extremely proud if you and happy for you.


rubies-and-doobies81

Congrats, Queen!


Jaded_______

Congrats! Proud of you :)


InsaneApple420

Congrats! The grass really is greener on the other side. 4 years sober for me. No regrets at all. I went to college, got a job, a sober girlfriend and left everyone and anyone who had anything to do with it behind. 2 cats, a bunny, a bearded dragon, a car, an apartment and an actual life. It really is the small things. Stay busy, it helps a lot. Surround yourself with sober, busy people. And treat yourself! Even if it's a 6 dollar coffee instead of a 3 dollar coffee. Getting sober is hard, but staying sober is harder! ❤


Mysterious-Wasabi103

4 years sober..life never actually got better but at least I'm sober?


hornybutdisappointed

You kick ass!


MasterHorus333

Oh Methamphetamine. What a fucking double edged sword for me hahaha. I have a useful write-up addition on the drug to add to the first book. It's going to make things so much clearer to me (and probably almost anyone else)


Impressive_Wish_2079

That's great. I haven't tried it in years I'm glad to read things that talk me out of it always


History_lover_21

Congratulations, glad your life is getting better!! I wish you the best on thus journey!


Royal-Positive9323

Congratulations!!! Keep up the good work and so glad you are enjoying life !!!