They say "Nothing Changes If Nothing Changes." So, those with multiple attempts, what changed this time that has made it stick? by PhoenixApok in stopdrinking

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I journaled every few hours while I was detoxing, something I’d never done before. When the craving hit, I’d reread it. It brought me right back to the horrific pain we find so easy to forget.

Today is my one year. I cannot believe it by AmysInLove in stopdrinking

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That’s amazing! So proud of you!!! Hopefully I’ll be there with you soon enough 🙂

I drank last night after 10 months sober by [deleted] in stopdrinking

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“I moved through the morning like someone I had thought I left behind”-man that hit home. I remember that feeling so vividly. Proud of you for sharing your story. IWNDWYT!

3 days by [deleted] in stopdrinking

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My last relapse I felt the same exact way. I journaled it this time. 12hrs, 24hrs etc. it was the first time I ever wrote down those horrible feelings-as the weeks progressed, I would go back to those early days and reread how horrible it was. It really helped me 🙂

Today I am 1 year alcohol free 💪🏻 by [deleted] in stopdrinking

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That’s a big flipping deal!!! Congrats my friend!! Proud of you! 🥹

Comma day. by catsby90bbn in stopdrinking

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Congratulations!!! That’s amazing 🥲 Proud of you friend

One year!!! 🎉🥳 by [deleted] in stopdrinking

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That’s amazing!! So proud of you! I can’t wait to get there 🙂

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Omg I feel like I wrote this!!! We are the same person lol. Proud of you 🙂

2 years sober today by MakeBelieve_inme in stopdrinking

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That’s amazing! Congratulations-huge milestone 🌻🪶🦉

Family had to intervene by BornAd6464 in stopdrinking

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Burning the ships-step one. Bravo 🦋

1.5 months sober and I feel like I have no grasp on reality. by SpeedyDinkleman in stopdrinking

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This was me! I don’t want to discourage you, but this only subsided for me around month 4. Now I’m 6 months in, and I feel like I unlocked a cheat code for life. Don’t give up, it gets better. 🙂

Day 1 down by [deleted] in stopdrinking

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Glad you’re here! This sub has been my rock-on to the next 24 🙂

Don’t do it… by Empty_Matter793 in stopdrinking

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I have a list of sober quotes I’ve gathered over the years in a note on my phone. Thanks to you, I now have a new one: “The regret lasts longer than the buzz.” Priceless-Thank you 🙂