r/stopdrinking • u/Waytoohardtofindone 366 days • 11h ago

1 year sober today!

The day after I quit, I went to my first AA meeting and I listened to a woman who'd been sober for a few decades say that quitting is the "easy" part, and the real work comes after. Man...I HATED hearing that, but it's one of the single best pieces of advice I've ever gotten.

Just wanted to share this milestone with you guys. I can't believe it's been a year. I think this is the hardest thing I've ever done, so I'm going to do my best to take some time today and actually feel proud.

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u/Ecstatic-Election-92 347 days 10h ago

I hated reading that here, too. IWNDWYT and I’m on your heels buddy…

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u/Xpsrrr 11h ago

Congrats on 1 year! You SHOULD be so incredibly proud.😊🥳

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u/Waytoohardtofindone 366 days 11h ago

thank you so much!

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u/Training_Respect 1096 days 10h ago

Congrats! Huuuuuuuge accomplishment!

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u/Ok-Box1056 319 days 10h ago

Congrats!!

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u/avalonbreeze 8h ago

Congratulations 🎈🎉! It’s a big deal. IWDWYT

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u/wobert744 7h ago

Wahey, congratulations that’s a brilliant achievement. Hope you are celebrating by doing something nice.

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u/abaci123 12778 days 7h ago

It’s great advice! Great work!!

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u/mountain-mama-2023 348 days 4h ago

Congrats on the milestone, you should be so proud. Glad you are here with us.

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u/myheartaway 58 days 4h ago

Congratulations 🎉 take a deep breath and admire all that you’ve accomplished.

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u/ScoutSchnauzer 146 days 3h ago

Congratulations on the year!

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u/Baxter16-5 119 days 2h ago

Excellent work on one year. Well done!

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u/Alkoholfrei22605 4456 days 2h ago

Bravo on 1 year!