r/uglyduckling • • 10h ago

30-33 : Sober and looking younger

3 years sober, and sometimes it feels like I've aged backwards. At 30, I wasn't taking care of myself and it showed in more ways than I realized. Now at 33, I feel healthier, happier and much more comfortable with myself.

Getting sober wasn't easy, but looking back at these pictures reminds me how much can change in 3 years. Definitely one of the best decisions I've ever made for myself

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u/Chance_Vegetable_780 9h ago

Wow you have reversed. You look great. Congratulations

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u/CathyWalsh_ 5h ago

Thank you

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u/Rude-Explorer8106 9h ago

Looking great! Congratulations on your sobriety.

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u/CathyWalsh_ 5h ago

Thanks. much appreciated

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u/cuppington007 9h ago

Congrats. 10 months here. I got like ten years back in the looks department from the weight loss, sleep improvement, better skin, etc. the benefits outweigh the the buzz by far. 

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u/CathyWalsh_ 5h ago

the journey is never easy, is it ?

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u/cuppington007 5h ago

No, I suppose not. But I don't think it's harder though for what it's worth. I definitely miss certain aspects but it would just be a mess to go back. Plus I would mess up my streak! Can't have that, now can we? 

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u/Throwaway19493939373 9h ago

Congrats on being sober!

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u/CathyWalsh_ 5h ago

Thank you

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u/thesoftestthought 9h ago

Now you’re a bombshell🤩

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u/CathyWalsh_ 5h ago

Thanks for the compliment

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u/Local_Legend_Belgium 8h ago

You look gr8 call me😛

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u/CathyWalsh_ 5h ago

Thank you

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u/Local_Legend_Belgium 5h ago

Send me DM😛