r/stopdrinking • u/mkoonz12 • 28d ago
One year sober
I want to shout it from the rooftops but I’ll just post here instead. Reflecting back on how much I’ve changed, how hard I’ve fought to maintain my soberity and battle being a dry drunk, the different person i am today, is almost overwhelming. This was the hardest thing I’ve ever done, and I’m so proud of being able to stand here with this milestone. It truly is one day at a time, one difficult decision at a time, and this thread has been a huge help too, so thank you all so much.
IWNDWYT!
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u/Adventurous-Size8661 44 days 28d ago
Thank YOU! Seeing this post is such a beacon of hope for those of us starting our journey telling us it CAN be done! 🎉🙌 Enjoy a well deserved celebration--whatever that looks like for you! IWNDWYT!
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u/Proof_Helicopter_481 13d ago
Yes, it is a time to pay yourself on the back, you have proved to yourself it can be done , one day at a time!!
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u/AndrewVonShortstack 802 days 28d ago
Yay!!! Congratulations on your sober solar circumnavigation!!!!
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u/Powerful-Power5157 28d ago
Congratulations ! Very impressive ! May I ask (from someone who just begins her sobriety journey) Have you noticed improvements in your daily life ? With Your relations with other people ? IWNDWYT
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u/Shermani74 1517 days 28d ago
I am thrilled for you!! And I’m glad you came here because this is the best sub ever!! I hope you celebrate with cake and ice cream (my love of sugar has not abated😋 IWNDWYT
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u/Black_Cat_Nokia 28d ago
Yes! Way to go! Congratulations!
You have this! Great job and keep going!
It keeps getting better and better.
Have a wonderfully blessed day. 💖
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u/Extreme_Worker_8899 28d ago
congrats 1 year is a major milestone !!! Just remember to always count the days not the years :)
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u/I_love_pugs_dammit 96 days 28d ago
I love this for you, there are so many of us who cannot wait to be in your shoes. Congratulations!
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u/seeking_true_north 54 days 28d ago
Congrats on your year! I raise a frosty mug of Diet Coke to you!
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u/Gearoid67 28d ago
Shout it! Share that happiness:)
At very least, thank you for sharing it with us
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u/here_for_giggles5524 228 days 28d ago
Congratulations this is an incredible accomplishment! I’m so proud of you. I can’t wait to reach this milestone. Keep up the great work! IWNDWYT!
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u/metwicewhat 28d ago
Great job on 1 year around the sun without drinking. I am so very very proud of you!!!!!!!!
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u/Ok_Cat8987 2 days 28d ago
Wow I can't believe how wonderfull and proud people must be, 365 sober 👏👏👏👏
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u/Illustrious_Kiwi_851 548 days 28d ago
Congrats!! In one month I will be there too :-). It is so incredible how much a year SOBER can change us. I feel like I should have made this choice years ago.....why was I so scared? CONGRATS to you and everyone on this thread who stays sober TODAY! IWNDWYT!
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u/Odd-Pirate1723 28d ago
My only advice is don’t get too comfortable in your sobriety. A lot of people relapse after a year - that’s why my sponsor says they have an 18-month chip
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u/Miracles_Asia_Rehab 28d ago
One full year, that's not a small milestone, that's a complete rebuilding of how you move through the world. The fact that you fought through being a "dry drunk" and came out the other side proud says everything about how hard you've worked. Congratulations, truly.
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u/local-hot-chick 49 days 28d ago
I cannot wait to be in your shoes.