I am sober and clean!

[u/Head_Yak1823]

Hi guys , I am a recovering addict I am currently 3 weeks clean from weed & 6 weeks sober from alcohol. I find myself not giving myself a pat in the back for the things that I do. But I think I deserve to be proud of myself , & being able to choose myself. I want to continue this sober journey , and share with internet strangers because people in my life don’t know that I struggle with addiction. Or they are not fully supportive. I am A hugger and wish I could revive a bear hug.

Edit- Thank you all , I really appreciate the kind words ❤️. May you all have a wonderful rest of the year , I shall keep pushing forward.

[u/Quality-C-24]

Yes, you deserve to be proud of yourself, you’ll feel better each day, big virtual hugs

[u/Head_Yak1823 → u/Quality-C-24]

Thank you 🫂

[u/hntr4f]

Keep it up. You ain't seen nothing yet!

[u/Head_Yak1823 → u/hntr4f]

I’m so excited to live my life sober and just enjoy being present and not on any substance. I am doing that now and like you said “ I ain’t seen nothing yet ! “. Thank you 😊

[u/CharlotteLightNDark]

Well done soldier. Proud of you. Keep it up!

ETA- hugs

[u/Head_Yak1823 → u/CharlotteLightNDark]

🫂😊

[u/ncPI]

It only gets better and better. It will always take work, but it does get easier with some temptations sometimes. But your life will be so so much better. I truly do know. Congratulations and you can do it for a much better Life!

[u/Head_Yak1823 → u/ncPI]

Thank you !

[u/faiface]

That’s amazing!! You’re so good for pulling this off! Take a look at how different and shiny you are when sober compared to under influence! I bet you’re more lucid and charming to be around. Keep that going for yourself!

[u/Head_Yak1823 → u/faiface]

It feels nice being seen and heard , thank you to you guys 🫂❤️

[u/Candid-Mycologist539]

And you did this during the Holiday Season????

You are AMAZING!!!!

Whatever you are doing, KEEP AT IT!!! DONT STOP!!!

I wish for you the very best of 2025 with health, happiness, and the richness of life that you deserve.

[u/Head_Yak1823 → u/Candid-Mycologist539]

Thank you internet stranger ❤️, truly appreciate the kind words.

[u/Dense-Ambassador-865]

Good for you! I quit weed about 7 weeks ago so I know where you are coming from. More power to you.

[u/Head_Yak1823 → u/Dense-Ambassador-865]

We got this internet stranger ❤️

[u/Dense-Ambassador-865 → u/Head_Yak1823]

I believe you!

[u/Ophy96]

Congrats, here's your hug!! 🫂 🎊

[u/kaydizzlesizzle]

Congratulations! I love that you are gifting yourself the life you feel like you deserve. I'm proud of you, friend.

If you're interested, there's a lovely little corner of reddit that helps people of varying journeys of removing alcohol from their lives. I've been almost two years alcohol-free. Different pillars helped support me in this journey. But the sub r/stopdrinking has been incredible for me.

As we say over there, I will not drink with you tonight (or IWNDWYT). You've got this, OP 💖

[u/LighthouseCPA]

1 day at a time

[u/sixcrowsbooks]

Let’s go! Being sober, no matter the amount of time, is something to be proud of! And if you can’t be proud of yourself just yet, then I’ll be proud for you :)

[u/username-taker_]

Hurray!

[u/firefly_19]

Congratulations!

[u/Single_Cookie_6000]

Sending a virtual 🤗 Congratulations And keep up the great fight I've been alcohol free for 6 years You have a support system here.

[u/SparkleFartsz]

🎉🎊 congratulations 🎈🎉

[u/Excellent_Valuable92]

You should be proud of yourself! That’s awesome! As you become healthier, you will attract, and be attracted to, healthier, more supportive friends 

[u/rpuas]

Congrats on making the decision to drop the toxic habits... it takes work, and that's the big first step.

I gave up alcohol 2 years ago after a health scare (Colon Cancer) and am all good after surgery. That's the kick in the ass I needed to understand I didn't need the toxic habit adding to my health issues. The hardest part is recognizing that your brain has to break the dependence on the chemicals and it takes your will power to change it.

and enjoy every day for the beauty that life can bring you.

[u/Miserable_Drop_5398]

Hugs! Hugs! Hugs! That is so awesome. You made it through a major holiday, aka stress fest, sober. Strong work.

[u/maybeCheri]

That is very good news and you should be very proud of yourself. Keep making it, a day at a time. 💪😎

[u/Toothbrushnumber3]

Bruh every second is a challenge, concert your challenges to seconds and you willl see how truly strong you are for every moment you overcame. Keep being awesome!!!

[u/unironicallynamedsam]

congrats from one internet stranger to another! you 100% deserve to be proud of yourself

[u/MasterpieceActual176]

Congratulations! Find ways to celebrate and reward yourself that are heslisnd support your sobriety!

[u/Horror-Box-6014]

Virtual hugs from an internet stranger who's proud of you. (((♥️)))

[u/hntr4f]

👍 just remember that pink cloud you're on fades Troubles will come but they also will leave much sooner when your in your right mind.

[u/GakSplat]

Good going! 👍

[u/Mama_andCubCo]

I feel this so much in my soul. It's been almost 6 months since I had weed and even though I hate it, I force myself to be strong. I'm proud of you 🙏🏼💛

[u/TheAmericanPericles]

I think you are incredible and deserve every good thing coming your way in life

[u/Appropriate_Iron7850]

🥳🎉 Happy for you, Keep it up, I wish you a happy and peaceful life 🫂

[u/adhd-dog-guy]

Amazing! I have 20 months. You can do it! You definitely deserve to be proud

[u/Summer20232023]

You made me smile! Your family must be so thrilled. Be proud!!!!!

[u/Lurkeratlarge234]

Get support. I recommend going to meetings. I’ve got 39 years clean in NA after 12 years of in-patient treatments, halfway houses, jail, therapy, etc. My life is AMAZING!!

[u/Head_Yak1823 → u/Lurkeratlarge234]

I’ve been on this journey for about 4 years. next year will be 5 , but the last 2 years i have been getting all type of support from NA , 12 step , therapy in substance abuse and therapy for mental health. The longest I’ve been sober on substance is 8 months. So I can say this is not my first rodeo lol. Life is crazy but we shall push forward.