It’s officially been one month! I’m so happy! Today I got dressed up for the occasion. I am also studying for my placement tests for my first year of college EVER. Thank you for all the sweetness on this sub. You guys are all amazing. IWNDWYT! Much love my friends!!! ❤️✨3yr ⋅ staterevolutions ⋅ r/alcoholism
7 months yesterday..12 hours today. Let’s freaking get it - sparkling water, cake & AA baby1yr ⋅ annieadventurebaby ⋅ r/alcoholism
Cheers! To a sober weekend🍀Picked up 4 packs of sparkling water.. going all in!2yr ⋅ ItsAlwaysAnnieG ⋅ r/alcoholism
Used to put vodka in this every morning, now I put coffee like a normal human being should 😂4yr ⋅ philly7453 ⋅ r/alcoholism
Container garden on the side of my house. This is helping me keep sober. 9m, 4d.1yr ⋅ Machikoneko ⋅ r/alcoholism
I wish I was determined enough not to listen to it, but I can't seem to find a reason not to [oc]1yr ⋅ squeezydoot ⋅ r/alcoholism
3 days sober. Instead of the drink I've been wanting all day I took my ass to the gym. Gotta stay preoccupied, keep my mind off the urges. I can do this.4yr ⋅ astrozoe_ ⋅ r/alcoholism
Proud. Not many people to share this with. I do have help of meds, so it’s not just my pure will power3yr ⋅ DingDongTaco ⋅ r/alcoholism
Day (3) technically - I had my first AA meeting yesterday, and it was intense!2yr ⋅ Twongle ⋅ r/alcoholism
35th day sober as of tomorrow. This time I've really put myself through it. Here's 5.5 liters of fluid they drained from my abdomen today in the ER. The immediate relief of painful pressure in my abdomen was like a Godsend!1yr ⋅ dansmell775 ⋅ r/alcoholism
2 consecutive big holidays completely sober. First Thanksgiving, now Christmas. At some points in my life, I could never imagine pulling this off. IWNDWYT sober fam ❤️2yr ⋅ stoneb0i ⋅ r/alcoholism
Almost 90 days sober, I've been an alcoholic the last 8 years, lost 30 pounds no longer have a beer belly. Life is good :)2yr ⋅ janko79 ⋅ r/alcoholism
Today is my 5 year anniversary of making one good choice each and every day.3yr ⋅ Sun-of-Solaire ⋅ r/alcoholism
In active addiction I broke my thumb now I’m almost 90 days sober I will be getting my cast off tomorrow. My last piece of letting go of my past.3yr ⋅ NewKeegz ⋅ r/alcoholism
Just replaced my super bloated hungover driver’s license photo with a happy fresh one. 18 1/2 months sober one day at a time!4yr ⋅ wheekwheekmeow ⋅ r/alcoholism
Me:Ooooooh ouchhhh owieee my body hurts and i feel bawwdd...I'm finished drinking for good now I promise Also me the second I start feeling better:1yr ⋅ Born_Royal2090 ⋅ r/alcoholism
First day sober in Lord knows how long. Gonna try to treat myself kindly.4yr ⋅ throwawayRA269 ⋅ r/alcoholism
1 week sober today...last week sunday I'd hit 50 days sober, bought a bottle, drank it all DID THIS and went to bed. I have no idea what I did to break my clavicle but I was alone. That could have been my head. I'm a week sober and will keep going. Don't let this be you. Please be safe2yr ⋅ Rowgeara ⋅ r/alcoholism
Day 1, attended a meeting last night, and attending another today. Give me advice! 9 years of self abuse has me desperate for information. Long road ahead2yr ⋅ Full-Marionberry-796 ⋅ r/alcoholism
None of my friends understand I'm an alcoholic because I can take basic care of myself - can go to work and shower daily 🤷🏼♀️ So I have no one to share this with but you guys.2yr ⋅ WhyIsEvrUsrNmTaken ⋅ r/alcoholism
Celebrated 6 months Friday. Never thought I would get to this milestone. Feeling so grateful ❤️2yr ⋅ jlav18 ⋅ r/alcoholism
Hey everyone! Just posting a picture of the drastic change that occurred since giving up alcohol. It wasn’t easy but worth it and I hope to inspire others with my journey so far! And remember everyone just how far all of you have come already to!3yr ⋅ TylorMarion ⋅ r/alcoholism
1 month AF, 🥳 🎉 :) Feeling 100% better in every ways. My life still sucks, but at least I am not poisoning my body and mind anymore. I feel a lot balanced, not depressed, and just good.4yr ⋅ Anitavt ⋅ r/alcoholism
Doing what I do best, I will be two years sober next month after 20 years of abuse.1yr ⋅ TheRaptor2 ⋅ r/alcoholism
I drink 3-8 beers a day, and throw in a pint of liquor at least every couple days. Some days I drink even more. I decided to make a list of the everyday effects drinking has on me. By looking at this list, I realize that alcohol does not seem so rewarding.5yr ⋅ catsrfluffy417 ⋅ r/alcoholism
I'm proud to say I accomplished this huge milestone. thank everyone here for sharing their experiences and helping me stay true to my goals.1yr ⋅ mikespikepookie ⋅ r/alcoholism
Trying to stay on the wagon and continue progress during everything thats going on in the world4yr ⋅ drams52 ⋅ r/alcoholism
Can I get a nice? This is the longest I've been without alcohol since I was 19. Everything in my life has improved DRAMATICALLY and I'm really thankful for this sub and all of you!1yr ⋅ 218whiskeysunrise ⋅ r/alcoholism
Really been struggling lately, but sometimes simple reminders make a big difference. Stay strong, friends. <35yr ⋅ CateTastrophe ⋅ r/alcoholism
To anyone still struggling I thought this meme would help lift your spirits :3yr ⋅ JQuick72 ⋅ r/alcoholism
fuckyou alchohol! bitters and soda to drink, and going for the food1yr ⋅ ashley4ashley ⋅ r/alcoholism
I just got my ex-husband's autopsy report. The cause of death was upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage due to chronic ethanol abuse. He died 6/22/2020 at 43 years old. His body was found in a hotel 2 days after passing. He left behind our 2 young kids and dozens of devastated friends and family.4yr ⋅ lilyfreelily28 ⋅ r/alcoholism
Wow does this ring true for my journey into and through recovery into sobriety.3yr ⋅ DRdidgelikefridge ⋅ r/alcoholism
One month down. I already look and feel like a different woman. Here’s to a lifetime to go! IWNDWYT!!!4yr ⋅ DudleyTheDino ⋅ r/alcoholism
6months sober first time in over 15 years so much to be proud of an grateful for1yr ⋅ Born-Affect-3932 ⋅ r/alcoholism
I drank everyday for 4 years ...on the left but I'll tell you what 1 1/2 month can do not drinking and being sober can do to your body and face. I'm no longer puffy, I don't look yellow and I feel amazing. Stayy strong!2yr ⋅ stonedcollegekid94 ⋅ r/alcoholism
THIRD day of sobriety - it’s tough but I have to remember I’m feeling better than the day before and NO damage control after blackouts!2yr ⋅ BettiBossy ⋅ r/alcoholism
After a couple days got energy for some skateboard again I'm not getting high today !! Love yall !1yr ⋅ COB98 ⋅ r/alcoholism
Not gunna lie, Christmas and NY were difficult and not as interesting as previous years, but I did it! Can I please have some fake internet points for 69 days!2yr ⋅ feisty_deduction ⋅ r/alcoholism
🌈🌝 2 month chip collected yesterday. Feel like I’ve hit a milestone as I’m preparing to finish step 4 today!2yr ⋅ Lizzthelezz ⋅ r/alcoholism
One bottle a day for months. Either I quit booze or booze is gonna quit me. The question is which do I want more. I’m scared. Just another cry into the void. But, reading about you guys gives me hope.4yr ⋅ imnotanexpertonthe ⋅ r/alcoholism
3 months 3 weeks sober coupled with healthy eating and weightlifting. 210 lbs down to 180 shooting for 160. Been living in my head the last three months that I didn’t really notice the physical changes till I compared pics because it doesn’t feel like I have been losing weight.4yr ⋅ near_to_water ⋅ r/alcoholism
What 4 years sober can do for you. Good luck guys and go out and get some help. I couldn't have done it without AA for support5yr ⋅ NightWolfeMan ⋅ r/alcoholism
30 days today since i flushed that last half bottle down the drain, some days are hard but I'm so proud of myself! Find something you like and put yourself into it, it helps me so much staying sober because it makes me feel proud of my work and keeps me distracted :)1yr ⋅ LockedInMyOwnMind ⋅ r/alcoholism
Its my cake day and i decided to do something very special. After 7 years of severe alcohol addiction I have decided to walk my ass into AA and take it seriously. Also starting my sobriety on this day makes the reddit app my sobriety counter :)4yr ⋅ TheRealCodyLee ⋅ r/alcoholism
I've been saving(almost) everything I've solo-consumed since April(to stay aware on atleast some level) and I'm proud to say that I'm finally a week sober! My therapist's advice to slowly lower the alcohol content definitely helped me. Now for the hard part; keeping it going :) wish me luck!4yr ⋅ browychubbums ⋅ r/alcoholism
A week after quitting alcohol and my blood pressure has returned back to normal levels. When I was drinking my BP was averaging 140/952yr ⋅ inrecovery95 ⋅ r/alcoholism
Heading into my 8th sober Christmas. On the left I believed I’d never get well. Today I run my own business and it just keeps getting better! 🙂4yr ⋅ freedomfromwithin2 ⋅ r/alcoholism
Eventually I admitted to myself that “I can’t even have one drink”, every day I remember that simple fact.3yr ⋅ FiveManDown ⋅ r/alcoholism
23 days sober, made it to my first AA meeting tonight, got a lot of insight and met some good people. Looking forward to next week.3yr ⋅ johnnykrat ⋅ r/alcoholism
Wow. One of the biggest milestones I’ve achieved in a very long time4yr ⋅ ComputerLamp ⋅ r/alcoholism
3 MONTHS SOBER (& NO SMOKING)! On March 1 of 2022, I'd had enough vomiting my guts out sleeping in a parking garage stairwell being homeless. Best thing I ever did was get mental health help and take Naltrexone. Disgusted by seeing the Vegas drunkenness plus rotting alcohol smell working recycling.2yr ⋅ iamshamtheman ⋅ r/alcoholism
Surprised I’ve made it so long. This seemed impossible just 10 days ago.1yr ⋅ errorose ⋅ r/alcoholism
I finally did it. I gathered all the alcohol I hid around the house and got rid of it. Never realized how much I had and went through until now. ALL of the containers in the pics are full. Now just getting over the death feel of withdrawal 🥴2yr ⋅ BettiBossy ⋅ r/alcoholism
Just wanted to post this for today not out of my own pride, but to what we aspire. No matter what program or anything we find recovery, I just hope we all find it.2yr ⋅ floggingmolly79 ⋅ r/alcoholism
One of the many many ways that marketers normalize alcohol and everyday drinking culture. Such bullsh*t. It makes me sick.3yr ⋅ BagelsRTheHoleTruth ⋅ r/alcoholism
Today marks 1 year of losing my father. The difference between these pictures is only 2 days (holding his niece). It's a pain nobody should know. The battle of sobriety is worth the struggle, you are worth the struggle, and I am so proud of you. Do not give up on yourself. I appreciate you3yr ⋅ haaalestorms_ ⋅ r/alcoholism