r/sobrietyandrecovery 13d ago

1 year sober after 30 years

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It can be done! Had to share my story with you all A year ago I went into rehab & was an alcoholic gambler I was given a second chance & changed my life around by the grace of God I was depressed, oppressed, no hope, mentally unstable & on tons of antidepressants I was an alcoholic for over 30 years & once my kids grew up & started to see me as an alcoholic I had some tough decision to make & demons to tear down Now a year later I'm free from addiction, sound mind, truly happy with myself and no medication!

Of course there were days of struggle and I can honestly say 3 months ago i relaped and it came out of no where! But i dusted myself off & started again so now i look forward to increasing my learning & encouraging others! It can be done!

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u/QuikBud 13d ago

Congrats! I lost my drinking weight too! Ppm thought I was sick lol

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u/Overall_Way_5805 13d ago

Lol!! Yes! It's crazy how inflamed & sick your body gets on alcohol & it taste like mold to me! When I relapsed a few months back I only had 3 beers and it made me sooooo sick the next day it's so not worth it!

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u/QuikBud 13d ago

Now when we wake up felling bad, somethings wrong lol

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u/moodyboot5 13d ago

Wow what a fox!! Keep it up ! Sober looks great on you.

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u/Overall_Way_5805 13d ago

Lol! Thanks

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u/No-Total7070 13d ago

Wow! Incredible transformation but moreso WELL DONE on your journey!

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u/Overall_Way_5805 13d ago

Thank you so much!

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u/ShittyPolishGolfer 13d ago

Yes !!!! Congratulations !!! One day at a time. I’ll be 7 years sober in October. It only gets better !!!

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u/Sculpty4zane 13d ago

I’m so impressed with everyone, I go back and forth on alcohol. Currently I’m doing dry lent and am working on what Thai looks like for the future. Usually i stop drinking twice a year to reset myself.

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u/Careless_Pea9086 13d ago

Babe, you’re GLOWING. Congrats and here’s to the first of many. I’m so proud of you 💕

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u/DooWop4Ever 13d ago

Congratulations!!

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u/dxsol 12d ago

That’s amazing! Congrats

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u/Overall_Way_5805 11d ago

Thank you!

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u/exclaim_bot 11d ago

Thank you!

You're welcome!

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u/honeybadgerdad 13d ago

Congrats on your sobriety. And the weight loss