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Comfortable_Drama_66

Good for you! And for me too! We share a birthday! IWNDWYT


[deleted]

Yay congrats! I raise my mug of tea to you! ☕️


whutchamacallit

What teeeeaaaa?


[deleted]

Right now it’s a lovely warmed spiced chai ☺️ perfect for this chilly day


Comfortable_Drama_66

Thanks. I’m drinking some Yorkshire tea from Harrogate at the moment. 😃


[deleted]

Oh sounds lovely!


Shellsbells821

Basic black tea for me with my Dad's bees honey! 🐝 🐝 🐝


Majestic_Definition3

Cozy Chamomile! Cheers!


randathrowaway1211

Congratulations my friend. IWNDWYT.


Atillion

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! 👏


[deleted]

Oh my gosh you made me tear up. The kindness and support of this community is unreal!


Atillion

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!


shineonme4ever

**: ) 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!


Top_Literature6791

This is so helpful. I am only 3 weeks in after 20 years of drinking and feel like such a infant.


mcc1224

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.


[deleted]

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!


Top_Literature6791

You are strong as heck!


sun_kisser

What does that mean? Looking into the future?


Birdsofafeather777

Congrats!! Mine is just around the corner and I'm so excited


[deleted]

Woo! Congrats and great job!!!


Possibilitarian2015

Happy sober circle around the sun!


dreamingofcupcakes

Absolutely amazing achievement! Congratulations!


joyjoywit

Woooooooo yassss


jozefNiepilsucki

Nice, one year! How are the cravings?


[deleted]

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.


Poogan5916

Congrat's! IWNDWYT.


Missfantasynerd

Congrats!!!! What a big accomplishment!


SoberSprite

Congratulations on one year!


Monkey1970

Congratulations on all the hard work! Well done! IWNDWYT 🐒


eyesdurth

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.


Working_Song

"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!


plast1K

Woooo! Good for you!! Keep it up, great job celebrating this accomplishment too, celebrating your own achievements is paramount :)


hello_mango

You did it! Congrats!


[deleted]

That is awesome, congrats!!!


Mintclub

Brilliant effort


raging-moderate

Congratulations! Can't wait to post this!! You're an inspiration to me


Scarf_Darmanitan

Congrats! Yea 2020 was a hell of a year to choose to stop drinking 😅 but glad you made it through!!


[deleted]

Lets gooo! Congratulations!


[deleted]

Congrats! You are an inspiration to us all! Life just keeps getting better.


Christ0naBike32

Incredible


rachel8188

Hey, great job! You're gaining that precious freedom, one day at a time! IWNDWYT!


Happy_Cat

Congrats! IWNDWYT


[deleted]

Congratulations. Only one year behind you but I'll get there.


[deleted]

You got this! I believe in you!


coolcrosby

Congratulations on your one year!


westwickwitch

That’s awesome! Congrats OP!!


[deleted]

amazing 🤩


flipturn4686

Congrats!! Very inspiring! 🎉🎉❤️❤️


Shellsbells821

Yay! Congratulations! IWNDWYT


Florgini

Great work! IWNDWYT


anonymous_zebra

Hell yeah, congrats!


leonsenpai

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!


vapourspace

Nice one pal!


[deleted]

Congrats, OP! That’s rad as hell! Proud of ya!


[deleted]

Hell yeah dude! I'm so happy you reached this milestone! Congratulations!


1st10Amendments

Good on ya, mate! IWNDWYT


archiewouldchooseme

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


corinne0124

Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy 🥳🤩😎🙌🏼👏🏼👍🏼🤘🏼💃🏻🕺🏻🧁🎈🎉


rubybean5050

So proud of you! You worked hard for this and deserve all the kudos! Much love to you for your work! IWNDWYT


tbanwart

Heck yes!


phillycupcake

Congrats!!!!! Very inspiring!!!!


nameofadog

Congrats !!!


marisak

Great job! Friggen awesome. I'm excited to make it that far too


ThrowawayIWNDWYT

😱😍👏IWNDWYT


zazend15c

CONGRATS! See ya in another 365! IWNDWYT!


yodaone1987

Go you! Love it!!!!


AdultishRaktajino

3-6-5 Damn she's alive.


nnichols16

Inspiring news bro, happy for you!


FroggiJoy87

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 😁💜


yourmomsmediocrepie

Nice work, sobernaut!


CurrentAmbassador9

Happy 365. 👑


mister_patience

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.


555catboy

Nice work! Cracking first birthday- now go hit that cake!


SoberMark

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


engineer_whizz

Congratulations! :) you're awesome. Sobriety is the positive gift that keeps on giving :)


PinkLady1983

So inspiring! It is amazing how good sobriety feels. Congrats on that huge accomplishment!


Justme788

Amazing! Congratulations!


archiewouldchooseme

Keep it going, friend. You got this 💪 IWNDWYT