One Year Sober!!
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Congratulations, that’s a hell if a major accomplishment.
Alcohol was not a vice of mine. I used to drink on occasion, but really don’t at all anymore. But I have struggled with addiction to nicotine, and currently struggle with managing my addiction to electronics (can’t really quit that one in this day and age). I kicked the can a couple months ago (dip addict for 11 years) and it feels great not grossing out friends and family with spitting/spitters.
Stay strong brother. We can do it.
Stay strong brother. We can do it.
Electronics as great as it is really put a damper on society. Everyone younger than 50 IMO would likely be considered an addict.
Congratulations!!!
I’m older than most on this board but It’s been almost 14 years now for me. It took me years to admit that I was an functional alcoholic. I stayed in denial but I finally realized that I had a problem. I quit in May 2009. Best decision I ever made, along with quitting smoking 50 years ago.
I’m older than most on this board but It’s been almost 14 years now for me. It took me years to admit that I was an functional alcoholic. I stayed in denial but I finally realized that I had a problem. I quit in May 2009. Best decision I ever made, along with quitting smoking 50 years ago.
Bless you for having the courage to face your problem and the grit to overcome it. I know it's tough from having seen my Uncle go through it. And thank you for sharing. Others will benefit from your openness
Much love and huge congrats from a fellow survivor of alcohol, opioids and cancer.
I still take it a day at a time and been doing it for 7 years now. In fact, I admit to still take the liberty to drink a small amount every now and then, which is a really bad idea for me, and I pay the price, yet still consider myself well on the path to recovery. Every thing else, i am a strict no go with, but hey, I can actually handle one single beer or a single shot of bourbon and maintain my sobriety. I havent been dead drunk ( only buzzed, and again, it's a really bad idea for me, I shouldnt do it at all yet now I take responsibility for even touching it) so I do anyways, reminds me theres still so much I gotta learn in living life. But I turned that corner and still take it one single day at a time.
God bless you, friend. Long and happy life wishes from me to you !
I still take it a day at a time and been doing it for 7 years now. In fact, I admit to still take the liberty to drink a small amount every now and then, which is a really bad idea for me, and I pay the price, yet still consider myself well on the path to recovery. Every thing else, i am a strict no go with, but hey, I can actually handle one single beer or a single shot of bourbon and maintain my sobriety. I havent been dead drunk ( only buzzed, and again, it's a really bad idea for me, I shouldnt do it at all yet now I take responsibility for even touching it) so I do anyways, reminds me theres still so much I gotta learn in living life. But I turned that corner and still take it one single day at a time.
God bless you, friend. Long and happy life wishes from me to you !
Well done semperfi cat. The worst is over, Just remember if you never give up the fight you will never lose it. I was a binge alcoholic for the first 7 years I was in the army. Quit cold turkey in 1976. Been sober for 46 years. Saved my marriage and army career. Retired as a full Colonel in 1991.
I served under Third MAF, Lt Gen Cushman, In I corp RVN during 68-69. I have great respect and admiration for the Marines.
I served under Third MAF, Lt Gen Cushman, In I corp RVN during 68-69. I have great respect and admiration for the Marines.
I drink a 6 pack of 16 ounce natty ice every night. 38 years old now. Been doing it since my early 20s. You're stronger than I am.
Congratulations Semperficat!!!!! That's a hell of an accomplishment!!! Stay strong my BBN Brother.
Congratulations. As a Marine I expect to see a post for your second year and so on. Great job and appreciate your service
Well, I could easily do a bottle of vodka or bourbon in a long evening. A handle in a couple. No joke. I would wake up and take few a a few shots, straight, like normal people drink their morning coffee. It was how I could feel normal. I was a functioning alcoholic though. ...until it eventually would've killed me.
I'm 70 days sober today... this was the biggest break between a sip of alcohol since I was 18 I'm 30 now.
I don't have plans to quit completely but this break definitely has let me re-evaluate my relationship with alcohol. I went from 24-30 beers a week in January to 12 beers a week by June. Now I'm 70 days of not drinking period.
My goal is to cut it to 1-2 days a week of no more than 3-4 a day. Going on vacation at the end of the month so it will end shortly but I'm proud of my progress. I can live this life without it if I choose to.
I don't have plans to quit completely but this break definitely has let me re-evaluate my relationship with alcohol. I went from 24-30 beers a week in January to 12 beers a week by June. Now I'm 70 days of not drinking period.
My goal is to cut it to 1-2 days a week of no more than 3-4 a day. Going on vacation at the end of the month so it will end shortly but I'm proud of my progress. I can live this life without it if I choose to.
So sorry for your loss. Addiction is a horrible disease, and so many want to say it is a choice. Prayers for you and your family!
Congrats brother. Smiling ear to ear for ya and what you’ve done. Took guts and determination for sure
Good for you. I went 10 years and take a drink every once in a while. Keep it up!
Just remember whether day 365 or 1095, the most important day of sobriety is the one you're living. Congrats and keep up the good fight.
congratulations my friend !! That's awesome !! We are struggling through this with my twenty one year old granddaughter right now . Again congratulations !!!!! !
Great job. Quit drinking when I was in Viet Nam where I had to keep my wits. Semper Fi.
Congrats buddy. I'm a daily "sipper" of a couple beers or bourbons in the evening, but have been working through the challenge of cutting back to just a Friday/Saturday now and then sipper (still haven't even taken a night off for 3+ years). The struggle is real and my 49-year-old body is starting to tell me it's time to change my ways if I want to see my kids have kids (ear ringing, nightly cramps/calf twitches, not clear headed at work, etc.). I respect you greatly for pulling it off!
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Congratulations @SemperFiCat , that's a hard thing to do. I hope you stay on the right track with it.
That's awesome semperficat! I have known folks who had this same struggle and addiction. It is rare to overcome it, so congratulations on this accomplishment. My grandfather was an alcoholic and he ended up destroying himself with it by his mid-40s. Because of this, and by the grace of God, I've never touched the stuff. I have other issues of my own, though, just not this particular one. I hope you can stay on the path my friend.
Congratulations. My son has 3 years now. Keep up the good work. I know it is a never ending challenge.
I am legitimately and hugely proud of you my man. Made me smile reading your OP. Congrats. You deserve it.