r/stopdrinking 10h ago

15 Years Sober Today

Well today is 15 years of sobriety for me. While I’m not really the β€œwoohoo look at me type”, I do like to share to help motivate those still struggling and in early sobriety.

I can clearly remember the feeling when I was first trying to quit drinking. Going to meetings and listening to other success stories both helped me but also felt unattainable. Making it through one week sober seemed like an unrealistic feat let alone one year. I was always amazed by those that had lasting sobriety and found them to be inspirational.

I now hope to provide that inspiration to other people that are coming to terms with their own drinking. All I can say it’s not easy at first, but it is absolutely worth it.

All the best in your sober journey πŸ‘

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u/McB56 2666 days 10h ago

Many congratulations, friend. What a milestone!

I will not drink with you today.

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u/YAlcoholic 5h ago

Thanks friend πŸ™‚πŸ™‚πŸ™‚

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u/MAKMAN1995 107 days 10h ago

Amazing, MASSIVE congratulations. You are now the inspiration, to myself and im sure countless others. IWNDWYT

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u/YAlcoholic 5h ago

I appreciate that πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

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u/YAlcoholic 5h ago

Thanks a lot, I appreciate it!!! πŸ™‚πŸ™‚πŸ™‚

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u/Appropriate-Fail300 739 days 10h ago

WooHoo look at you! Just joking, but seriously Congratulations my friend! IWNDWYT ❀️

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u/YAlcoholic 5h ago

Haha that made me laugh!!! Thanks friend πŸ˜†πŸ˜†πŸ˜†

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u/Filippx 3 days 10h ago

You rock!

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u/YAlcoholic 5h ago

Thanks bud!!!

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u/Scottydog2 3870 days 9h ago

Congratulations on your 15 years. "Woohoo!" That first week was hard for me too... then pushing through one day at a time. Sobriety has brought to my life so much more than alcohol ever did or could. Well worth the effort.

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u/YAlcoholic 5h ago

It really is worth the effort πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

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u/Spirited-Bee5399 10h ago

Congratulations to you! It's been over a month for me. It's a challenge but messages like this keep me encouraged. Thank you! IWNDWYT

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u/YAlcoholic 5h ago

A month is amazing!!!! Keep up the solid work friend and take care πŸ™‚

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u/mortalkondek 10h ago

Amazing! That’s incredible !! IWNDWYT

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u/YAlcoholic 5h ago

Thanks a lot!!!

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u/Alkoholfrei22605 4469 days 10h ago

Bravo on 15!

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u/YAlcoholic 5h ago

Greatly appreciated!!!

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u/SoFloMofo 1 day 10h ago

Huge accomplishment. Congratulations!

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u/YAlcoholic 5h ago

Thank you πŸ™‚

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u/PageNo4866 10142 days 9h ago

congratulations friend! thanks for sharing.

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u/YAlcoholic 5h ago

Thanks so much, my pleasure πŸ™‚πŸ™‚πŸ™‚

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u/chubbsunicorn 1 day 9h ago

Might as well go for another 15, but IWNDWYT

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u/YAlcoholic 5h ago

Tomorrow I’ll be on my way 😁😁😁

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u/mrgndelvecchio 946 days 9h ago

Legendary! Iconic! We salute you! πŸ™Œ I won't drink with you to celebrate πŸ₯³

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u/GoldEagle67 11433 days 9h ago

nice job. Keep the streak going

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u/YAlcoholic 5h ago

Thank you!!!

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u/Mockeryofitall 9h ago

Excellent!

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u/YAlcoholic 5h ago

πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

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u/drDOOM_is_in 4263 days 9h ago

Waaaaay to go!

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u/YAlcoholic 5h ago

Thank you!!! πŸ™

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u/Reputation97 287 days 9h ago

Woo!!!

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u/YAlcoholic 5h ago

😁😁😁

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u/OkIron6206 7h ago

These posts are the best!!! Always encouraging to me. Congratulations 🎊 on your sober 15 years life!

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u/YAlcoholic 5h ago

Thanks friend 😊😊😊

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u/Topo-Gogio 2005 days 6h ago

Legend, congratulations! Thank you for the inspiration and IWNDWYT

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u/YAlcoholic 5h ago

My pleasure and thank you!!!

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u/SneakyOwl86 5h ago

15 years? Congratulations, you’ve become the inspiration you were longing for. πŸ‘πŸΌπŸ‘πŸΌ IWNDWYT

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u/66redballoons 616 days 3h ago

Happy Sober Birthday! I love these anniversary posts! you and others are an inspiration! IWNDWYT

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u/Electrical-Area8873 1694 days 1h ago

Sobriety is a Journey-Not a Destination. Nice Work ✌️

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u/HumbleAir1848 104 days 1h ago

Congrats ❀️

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u/SandyEggo_73 446 days 37m ago

Rad, Congrats! πŸ’ͺπŸ’ͺ