It’s my 5 year sober birthday!

[ExpCharlee]

Last night, 5 years ago, I was at a client’s house. I met him on seeking arrangement. We’d been for dinner and I’d drank more than I’d planned… but it didn’t count, as it was free, right? We went back to his and he had more booze and drugs. I had said I wasn’t going to do any white drugs for a while (in fact not at all this week and this was the third time)… but it didn’t count, as it was free, right? When we ran out I wanted more. I offered him [service redacted-we aren’t allowed to discuss it here] if he called his dealer and he did, and I did it. I remember afterwards he told me I really shouldn’t do that. What a scumbag.

I left his house at 9:30am after he tried to convince me to sleep it off at his. I called my roommate and told them I needed help. I’d never said that to anyone about anything.

Today I celebrate 5 years of sobriety. Sometimes I still have to punch myself. I never knew it was an option for me to quit; I just thought booze and drugs were part of my life forever. I didn’t think I could do anything without them. Turns out the opposite was true; I could barely do anything WITH them.

God I’m lucky I’m alive. I’m so proud of myself and so thankful for the friends and support I’ve had these past 5 years and how deeply I’ve learned to love and self-advocate while staying gentle and getting back in touch with my inner child.

🤍🤍🤍

 

[Pornholio]

This is amazing. Congratulations. More so, I love to see how proud you are of your self. Self love is very important. Inspiring. Can I say I’m proud of you, if I’ve never met you (yet)?
Well done. Thank you for sharing

 

[lukom]

It's amazing what you did for yourself! Congratulations!

 

[westwoody]

Congratulations 🥳

I’m about 22 1/2 years clean and sober.
The hardest part is assholes who want you to “just have one”. Fuck them all to hell, you’re better than that.

 

[wintersurfer]

Congratulations

 

[Sonny69]

Congratulations you are an amazing person. God bless 🙏🏻

 

[luvsdaty]

Congratulations, 27 years sober for me. One day at a time 👍

 

[Marksman69]

Congratulations! I'm a month away from being half a year alcohol free, longest I've been sober my whole adult life.

 

[maniacalone]

Congratulations

congrats to all of you on your recoveries.

 

[ExpCharlee]

Congratulations! I'm a month away from being half a year alcohol free, longest I've been sober my whole adult life.

Keep it up! My DMs are always open!

 

[white Ninja]

Last night, 5 years ago, I was at a client’s house. I met him on seeking arrangement. We’d been for dinner and I’d drank more than I’d planned… but it didn’t count, as it was free, right? We went back to his and he had more booze and drugs. I had said I wasn’t going to do any white drugs for a while (in fact not at all this week and this was the third time)… but it didn’t count, as it was free, right? When we ran out I wanted more. I offered him [service redacted-we aren’t allowed to discuss it here] if he called his dealer and he did, and I did it. I remember afterwards he told me I really shouldn’t do that. What a scumbag.

I left his house at 9:30am after he tried to convince me to sleep it off at his. I called my roommate and told them I needed help. I’d never said that to anyone about anything.

Today I celebrate 5 years of sobriety. Sometimes I still have to punch myself. I never knew it was an option for me to quit; I just thought booze and drugs were part of my life forever. I didn’t think I could do anything without them. Turns out the opposite was true; I could barely do anything WITH them.

God I’m lucky I’m alive. I’m so proud of myself and so thankful for the friends and support I’ve had these past 5 years and how deeply I’ve learned to love and self-advocate while staying gentle and getting back in touch with my inner child.

🤍🤍🤍

Congratulations, its getting a lot more socially accepted now as many influencers are being more transparent about not drinking being the reason they can be so productive and hustle. When you think about it, its really fucked up that anyone should ever be shamed for “ not drinking”, but unfortunately, it happens all the time.

good on ya , takes a hell of a lot of guts and fortitude to go through the journey to the other side.

 

[Langleydude]

Keep going!! I'm coming up on 20 years myself next month and like you I didn't realize that sober was an option. It hasn't always been easy but it is the best decision I've made so far in my life.

 

[Lippy]

Thanks for sharing your story and it is heart warming to see someone take control of their life
in a positive way. Well done.

 

[annievilleneuve26]

I'm really happy and proud of you... I'll turn 10 years sober this year and am always happy to see people getting sober... Even more when people openly talk about it publicly... Keep on good work 💪💪

 

[Tyrst]

Last night, 5 years ago, I was at a client’s house. I met him on seeking arrangement. We’d been for dinner and I’d drank more than I’d planned… but it didn’t count, as it was free, right? We went back to his and he had more booze and drugs. I had said I wasn’t going to do any white drugs for a while (in fact not at all this week and this was the third time)… but it didn’t count, as it was free, right? When we ran out I wanted more. I offered him [service redacted-we aren’t allowed to discuss it here] if he called his dealer and he did, and I did it. I remember afterwards he told me I really shouldn’t do that. What a scumbag.

I left his house at 9:30am after he tried to convince me to sleep it off at his. I called my roommate and told them I needed help. I’d never said that to anyone about anything.

Today I celebrate 5 years of sobriety. Sometimes I still have to punch myself. I never knew it was an option for me to quit; I just thought booze and drugs were part of my life forever. I didn’t think I could do anything without them. Turns out the opposite was true; I could barely do anything WITH them.

God I’m lucky I’m alive. I’m so proud of myself and so thankful for the friends and support I’ve had these past 5 years and how deeply I’ve learned to love and self-advocate while staying gentle and getting back in touch with my inner child.

🤍🤍🤍

"One Day at a Time"

 

[SashaStriker]

Congratulations beautiful lady 😍⚡
Big big energy over here ✨😘

 

[ExpCharlee]

I'm really happy and proud of you... I'll turn 10 years sober this year and am always happy to see people getting sober... Even more when people openly talk about it publicly... Keep on good work 💪💪

Congrats!!!

 

[take8easy]

Congratulations! We need more examples like yours to give hope to people who sincerely want to break the shackles of addiction and dependency.

I can totally relate to you. In my younger days, I smoked for a long time. On one sunny January afternoon in the mid 90's, I quit and that was about 27 years ago. I thought I could never do it because I am not a person of conviction when it comes to temptations. Surprisingly, after countless failed attempts, I ran out of cigarettes one day and I never bought one again. I was and I still am, pleasantly surprised that I never craved for it after that. Strangely though, I would have nightmares about my family catching me with a cigarette. Sometimes when I look back at my accomplishments, believe it or not, quitting smoking is on the top. In fact, sometimes I feel that is the only accomplishment I have ever made.

I want to quit drinking forever as well but I have never been able to stay off it for longer than two or three months. I have been alcohol free for over 7 weeks now and I will see how long I can stay off this time around.

My problem is that I am not familiar with moderation. So for me it is one extreme or the other. Anyway, feel proud of yourself, you deserve it.

 

[ExpCharlee]

you never have to drink again. I promise.

Congratulations! We need more examples like yours to give hope to people who sincerely want to break the shackles of addiction and dependency.

I can totally relate to you. In my younger days, I smoked for a long time. On one sunny January afternoon in the mid 90's, I quit and that was about 27 years ago. I thought I could never do it because I am not a person of conviction when it comes to temptations. Surprisingly, after countless failed attempts, I ran out of cigarettes one day and I never bought one again. I was and I still am, pleasantly surprised that I never craved for it after that. Strangely though, I would have nightmares about my family catching me with a cigarette. Sometimes when I look back at my accomplishments, believe it or not, quitting smoking is on the top. In fact, sometimes I feel that is the only accomplishment I have ever made.

I want to quit drinking forever as well but I have never been able to stay off it for longer than two or three months. I have been alcohol free for over 7 weeks now and I will see how long I can stay off this time around.

My problem is that I am not familiar with moderation. So for me it is one extreme or the other. Anyway, feel proud of yourself, you deserve it.

 

[westwoody]

One extreme or the other is how I used to be too. If I drank it would be til my money ran out, my mouth got me beat up, or I barfed.
That’s why the “just one” concept doesn’t work. It’s impossible for me to have just one.