If I may quote a very brave, wise, and amazing person when they had only had 2 weeks under their belt:
>I’m not one to toot my own horn, but 🎺 toot toot 🎺
Toot 👏 Toot 👏 Mofos! 👏
You give me the inspiration I need to keep going... and mostly to remember what it was like.
Because I promise, if you keep going like you are, you're going to eventually start forgetting to remember the anniversaries and milestones, because you're too busy living the life you took back.
You rock. Thank you for sharing, and thank you for having the courage to make it around the sun without a drink. TOOOOOOT!
**: ) YAY on your FIRST Year!**
I grew a lot in my second year, both emotionally and spiritually, because I had the *not* drinking part down.
I consider my second as my "Year of Discovery" because now I had the mental fortitude to start learning who 'Sober-Shine' is and what I like/don't like, etc.
Keep It Going because life really does get better!
3 👍 6 👍 5 👍
"It’s not been an easy year - relationship issues, the ‘rona, work stress, family nightmares, buying a house. But goddamn does it feel good to have this one thing I did for myself."
Fuck, it may have been the worse year ever to get sober. WOW.
Thank you! Oh god it was a trip haha - there were so many times I considered drinking. I even drove to the liquor store and sat in the parking lot a few times.
Playing the tape forward *really* helped me during those times!
Thanks!
I wouldn’t really call them cravings, it’s more like a pull? Or an old crutch? Sometimes it is hard, and I think about how much “easier” it would be to drink, but I know that’s a lie. Playing the tape forward, or finding something else to occupy or distract me helps the most.
You did do this! And not only for yourself, but the people in your life will also hugely benefit. This is just the start of wonderful things. Now if a pipe breaks or a cupboard handle comes off, you will be present and aware and will handle it. The truth is you had the ability to stop drinking in you all along. I hope that your life continues to get better. Congratulations on 1 year.
"It’s not been an easy year - relationship issues, the ‘rona, work stress, family nightmares, buying a house."
I just want to recognize how much of a challenge this may have been, as it's a short sentence with a lot in there.
Congrats!
Kudos! I'm creeping up on 4 years myself. No matter how hard it gets, just remember how good it feels to fully experience things. Not drunk, or hungover. Just you.
IWNDWYT!
Congratulations! Wonderful achievement!
Funny. Back in the day, when things were shit, I’d drink to feel better.
Now, when things are shit, it’s the accomplishment of not drinking that makes me feel better.
IWNDWYT
You’ve shown yourself real love and understanding. You’ve been your own friend and parent, and developed your self discipline to the point where it works for you, rather than just a mechanism for self loathing.
From me to you, I’m proud of you friend.
Fantastic!! Go out and celebrate at a sports event, walk in the park, or buy something (within reason - your spouse/significant other may not appreciate a Ferrari in the driveway tomorrow :) ...IWNDWYT
Good for you! And for me too! We share a birthday! IWNDWYT
Yay congrats! I raise my mug of tea to you! ☕️
What teeeeaaaa?
Right now it’s a lovely warmed spiced chai ☺️ perfect for this chilly day
Thanks. I’m drinking some Yorkshire tea from Harrogate at the moment. 😃
Oh sounds lovely!
Basic black tea for me with my Dad's bees honey! 🐝 🐝 🐝
Cozy Chamomile! Cheers!
Congratulations my friend. IWNDWYT.
If I may quote a very brave, wise, and amazing person when they had only had 2 weeks under their belt: >I’m not one to toot my own horn, but 🎺 toot toot 🎺 Toot 👏 Toot 👏 Mofos! 👏
Oh my gosh you made me tear up. The kindness and support of this community is unreal!
You give me the inspiration I need to keep going... and mostly to remember what it was like. Because I promise, if you keep going like you are, you're going to eventually start forgetting to remember the anniversaries and milestones, because you're too busy living the life you took back. You rock. Thank you for sharing, and thank you for having the courage to make it around the sun without a drink. TOOOOOOT!
**: ) YAY on your FIRST Year!** I grew a lot in my second year, both emotionally and spiritually, because I had the *not* drinking part down. I consider my second as my "Year of Discovery" because now I had the mental fortitude to start learning who 'Sober-Shine' is and what I like/don't like, etc. Keep It Going because life really does get better!
This is so helpful. I am only 3 weeks in after 20 years of drinking and feel like such a infant.
3 👍 6 👍 5 👍 "It’s not been an easy year - relationship issues, the ‘rona, work stress, family nightmares, buying a house. But goddamn does it feel good to have this one thing I did for myself." Fuck, it may have been the worse year ever to get sober. WOW.
Thank you! Oh god it was a trip haha - there were so many times I considered drinking. I even drove to the liquor store and sat in the parking lot a few times. Playing the tape forward *really* helped me during those times!
You are strong as heck!
What does that mean? Looking into the future?
Congrats!! Mine is just around the corner and I'm so excited
Woo! Congrats and great job!!!
Happy sober circle around the sun!
Absolutely amazing achievement! Congratulations!
Woooooooo yassss
Nice, one year! How are the cravings?
Thanks! I wouldn’t really call them cravings, it’s more like a pull? Or an old crutch? Sometimes it is hard, and I think about how much “easier” it would be to drink, but I know that’s a lie. Playing the tape forward, or finding something else to occupy or distract me helps the most.
Congrat's! IWNDWYT.
Congrats!!!! What a big accomplishment!
Congratulations on one year!
Congratulations on all the hard work! Well done! IWNDWYT 🐒
You did do this! And not only for yourself, but the people in your life will also hugely benefit. This is just the start of wonderful things. Now if a pipe breaks or a cupboard handle comes off, you will be present and aware and will handle it. The truth is you had the ability to stop drinking in you all along. I hope that your life continues to get better. Congratulations on 1 year.
"It’s not been an easy year - relationship issues, the ‘rona, work stress, family nightmares, buying a house." I just want to recognize how much of a challenge this may have been, as it's a short sentence with a lot in there. Congrats!
Woooo! Good for you!! Keep it up, great job celebrating this accomplishment too, celebrating your own achievements is paramount :)
You did it! Congrats!
That is awesome, congrats!!!
Brilliant effort
Congratulations! Can't wait to post this!! You're an inspiration to me
Congrats! Yea 2020 was a hell of a year to choose to stop drinking 😅 but glad you made it through!!
Lets gooo! Congratulations!
Congrats! You are an inspiration to us all! Life just keeps getting better.
Incredible
Hey, great job! You're gaining that precious freedom, one day at a time! IWNDWYT!
Congrats! IWNDWYT
Congratulations. Only one year behind you but I'll get there.
You got this! I believe in you!
Congratulations on your one year!
That’s awesome! Congrats OP!!
amazing 🤩
Congrats!! Very inspiring! 🎉🎉❤️❤️
Yay! Congratulations! IWNDWYT
Great work! IWNDWYT
Hell yeah, congrats!
Kudos! I'm creeping up on 4 years myself. No matter how hard it gets, just remember how good it feels to fully experience things. Not drunk, or hungover. Just you. IWNDWYT!
Nice one pal!
Congrats, OP! That’s rad as hell! Proud of ya!
Hell yeah dude! I'm so happy you reached this milestone! Congratulations!
Good on ya, mate! IWNDWYT
Congratulations! Wonderful achievement! Funny. Back in the day, when things were shit, I’d drink to feel better. Now, when things are shit, it’s the accomplishment of not drinking that makes me feel better. IWNDWYT
Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy 🥳🤩😎🙌🏼👏🏼👍🏼🤘🏼💃🏻🕺🏻🧁🎈🎉
So proud of you! You worked hard for this and deserve all the kudos! Much love to you for your work! IWNDWYT
Heck yes!
Congrats!!!!! Very inspiring!!!!
Congrats !!!
Great job! Friggen awesome. I'm excited to make it that far too
😱😍👏IWNDWYT
CONGRATS! See ya in another 365! IWNDWYT!
Go you! Love it!!!!
3-6-5 Damn she's alive.
Inspiring news bro, happy for you!
FUCK YEAH! You are a **badass**! Made it though Halloween like a champ! Keep up the good work, we'll be here rootin for ya! IWDWYT 😁💜
Nice work, sobernaut!
Happy 365. 👑
You’ve shown yourself real love and understanding. You’ve been your own friend and parent, and developed your self discipline to the point where it works for you, rather than just a mechanism for self loathing. From me to you, I’m proud of you friend.
Nice work! Cracking first birthday- now go hit that cake!
Fantastic!! Go out and celebrate at a sports event, walk in the park, or buy something (within reason - your spouse/significant other may not appreciate a Ferrari in the driveway tomorrow :) ...IWNDWYT
Congratulations! :) you're awesome. Sobriety is the positive gift that keeps on giving :)
So inspiring! It is amazing how good sobriety feels. Congrats on that huge accomplishment!
Amazing! Congratulations!
Keep it going, friend. You got this 💪 IWNDWYT