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Mbg140897

One year sober

In 2 and a half hours, I will be 365 days free of alcohol. I remember reading posts on here after many, many failed attempts and seeing people hit a year. I thought “I wonder what that feels like. I can’t wait until that’s me some day.” And here I am. I didn’t think I’d be as emotional as I was, but tonight on my way home, I listened to one of my favorite songs through this entire journey. Bird Set Free by Sia. I started sobbing on my drive home in disbelief that I’ve come this far. I’m not a millionaire, I’m not a workout guru, my problems didn’t all disappear after I quit for good. That was terrifying, because it meant I had to finally face shit head on. Quitting doesn’t fix your problems, but it gives you room to just start somewhere. In this last year, I’ve been going to a psychiatrist. I’ve been healing from past traumas that alcohol only kept ripping back open because the “fun” was facade. The fun times were the worst I’ve ever felt. I am still depressed, but I’m getting help and so much more. This last year wasn’t just quitting drinking, it was taking back my mental health and fighting like hell to be on my own side. I know someone out there is just starting out, and you may be reading this thinking “I wonder what that feels like. I can’t wait until that’s me some day.” I promise you, this fight is worth it. Every tear, every feeling of grief after coming to terms with your trauma, all of it. Because someone resilient is waiting for you on the other side when you get out of your own way. Someone who can start to see the color in things again is waiting for you patiently. #IWNDWYT

Posted Nov 4, 2022, 1:34 AM UTC

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lulabambula45 days•

This is amazing!! Huge congratulations- I hope to be like you someday in the next year! IWNDWYT

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Mbg140897OP•

I am not even kidding when I say to you, I 200% believe in you. It was a lot of uplifting messages on here that helped me get through! You are an amazing human being my friend, we all are. We deserve nothing but great things. We are allowed to believe that. You are awesome🙏🏼

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lulabambula45 days•

Thank you so much 🥹. And so are you!

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myr3dditnam3197781 days•

Thank you so much being so open and sharing. I plan to follow in your footsteps!

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Mbg140897OP•

We will be here for you every step of the way. It is an exciting feeling when cutting something that seemed so simple is actually extremely complex. The possibilities are endless. I believe in you, you are doing amazing. The fact that you are here speaks absolute volumes🙏🏼

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myr3dditnam3197781 days•

Thank you. It has been years of day ones, but this time feels different. I feel hopeful, I feel unburdened, I feel at peace with this decision. I'm leaving the disillusion that alcohol helps dull pain, trauma and regret behind, and I'm not feeding my childhood demons any more alcohol.

IWNDWYT

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yangyiner943 days•

40 days is awesome!! I had years of day 1s too and there is real traction on "this time feels different". You hear it here often and it's true that it keeps getting better. 👍 IWNDWYT

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tenthousandand161 days•

Wonderful post and congrats. IWNDWYT

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Mbg140897OP•

Thank you, I’m very glad you’re here. I don’t know how far along your journey you are, but nothing but the best is in store for you friend!

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maryeboo2665 days•

I am so very happy for you! It takes a lot of courage and grit to quit drinking. I’m rooting for you!

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Mbg140897OP•

Thank you, it’s been a long haul but man I am so happy to have made it!!! Thank you thank you thank you!!🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

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pimdiffyisalesbian406 days•

We have the same sober birthday!!! CONGRATS!!! On year to us! So damn proud of you ❤️

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Mbg140897OP•

WOW!!! That’s amazing my friend!!! That makes me so so happy and I’m so glad you have taken on this journey. I hope you have the absolute BEST DAY!

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Mbg140897OP•

If you get a double notification I’m sorry, I sent a reply but I’m not sure where it went!😂🤣 BUT YOU ARE INCREDIBLE!! I am very proud of you, and to make it this far?! We are doing this thing and kicking ass. You’re amazing, and I hope you have the absolute best day. Celebrate doing something you love, we deserve it!

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Bekklor296 days•

Wow 🥲that's amazing. I'm so happy for you.

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Mbg140897OP•

Thank you, I’m still tearing up on this forum. And I didn’t think I would. I am happy you are here❤️

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sfgirlmary2772 days•

Great job! I am thrilled for you.

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Mbg140897OP•

I am not being cliche when I say this, you truly don’t understand what that means to me. I appreciate your kind words and I am so thankful I didn’t give up. I’m happy to be here🙏🏼

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Accomplished-Today1086 days•

Congratulations!! I’m so proud of you 💜

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Mbg140897OP•

That means a lot, thank you. I’m glad that you are here!!💕

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sisuish61 days•

Amazing!! Congrats. Thanks for sharing your story.

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Mbg140897OP•

Absolutely, and I am happy to be here, I’m happy you are here🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

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could_be_doing_stuff•

Congratulations! IWNDWYT!

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Mbg140897OP•

Thank you!!! IWNDWYT

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m1shmc•

Such an encouraging testimony. Thank you for sharing your journey so far. I just completed 101 days alcohol free and am feeling better and better every day. Reading stories like yours keeps me going.

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Mbg140897OP•

I’m so proud of you. I know we are anonymous strangers but I really am so very proud of you. The fact that it’s everywhere, literally everywhere and we are doing this despite all of it, is incredible. Be proud of yourself!! That’s no easy feat.

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m1shmc•

Thank you for that! It means a great deal to me. Yes it is a ridiculous battle and we are winning it. The thought of having a drink actually makes me feel a little nausea so I am finding it easy to avoid. I keep reminding myself of how much better I feel without and how awful I felt when I did drink.

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Mbg140897OP•

Yes, keep reminding yourself! I do that too with my mental state and just all over how I feel the next day! I definitely want to keep fighting the good fight!

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BigSassy_121973 days•

A-MAZING. It just keeps getting better and better, keep it up!

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Mbg140897OP•

THANK YOU! I hope you have the best day!

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SnooPandas5207578 days•

"Taking back my mental health and fighting like hell to be on my own side"

What a great way to put it. Bigger picture it is so much more than being sober, it's living life in truth, it's not running and numbing from pain but facing it head on,

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Mbg140897OP•

Thank you, I appreciate those kind words. Truly I do! I’m on medication now as well and not drinking anymore has truly lifted my spirits despite how hard life can be. I appreciate you and hope you have a great day today.

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mollymagdalena48 days•

“Taking back my mental health” 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

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Mbg140897OP•

Thank you friend, this life thing can be so hard. I’ve realized a lot by letting it go finally🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

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Corvus-Nepenthe52 days•

“Getting out of your own way”—that’s such a great way to say it. Exactly so.

Congratulations and thanks for letting us share your accomplishment! 😃

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Mbg140897OP•

Absolutely and thank YOU for being here. You’re doing amazing and I’m proud of you!

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2bz4uqt99•

Wow 1 year without booze! That is a huge deal. How did you get beyond the first month? Im at week 5 and traveling. When I get home the temptations will be there. Please share more

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Acidic_Paradise53 days•

What a beautiful message my friend, I’m so freakin proud of you! Such an amazing accomplishment. I’ll have to check out your song recommendation today, music is what keeps me going. Sending love your way, IWNDWYT.

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Mbg140897OP•

Most definitely check that one out!! I feel so alive. It feels like a testimony to my former self. Like I’ve held my own self back for so long and I’m finally getting out of my own damn way.

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Acidic_Paradise53 days•

That’s awesome! I can’t wait to see where I go, 12 days and shits already been getting so much better for me.

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mariamaria19778 days•

Love this journey for you !!!

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Mbg140897OP•

Thank you, I’m so proud!!

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mariamaria19778 days•

You should be. Self control is something else, huh? ☺️

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Mbg140897OP•

It absolutely is!!!!🙏🏼

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Far_Information_9613179 days•

Congratulations!

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Mbg140897OP•

Thank you so much!

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Advanced-Soil5754196 days•

What a fantastic read first start of my day! I'm so proud of you OP! This here is so inspiring.

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Mbg140897OP•

I’m so so glad this is inspiring others and helping to keep someone going. That makes my day, and if it can reach one person and help them, let them know they aren’t alone, and know it’s possible, THAT makes me so happy!! You have a great day!

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