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[–]IAMAVelociraptorAMA[M] [score hidden] stickied comment (96 children)

To everyone reporting this: I clicked "ignore reports", meaning not only should you feel bad for your shitty opinions but you should also feel bad about literally wasting your own time shouting into the void.

This comment will also have reports ignored - don't even bother.

[–]drDOOM_is_in 2059 points2060 points  (103 children)

Great stuff you guys!

I'm on day 1129, hopefully, you'll always be ahead of me!

You should come talk to us at /r/stopdrinking, we keep it very relevant and newer people always need support.

[–]gamerholic 1037 points1038 points  (89 children)

I'm on day 2... Baby steps

EDIT: Holy crap! Thank you everyone for the encouragement it really means a lot to me and shout out to everyone else making this decision! You guys are awesome :)

[–]BullRoarerMcGee 377 points378 points  (5 children)

Day 6. I've walked my dog 6 times, cleaned my house and supped with my mom. We've got this.

[–]frozengyro 106 points107 points  (2 children)

Your dog is really loving it!!

[–]BullRoarerMcGee 56 points57 points  (1 child)

She's so happy

[–]antony1197 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Kill that motherfucking addiction, you got this bro/broett

[–]Alexlam24 21 points22 points  (0 children)


[–]stafffy 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Get yourself to meetings if you can man, the like AS and N.A. have done wonders for my family members. Stay strong bro, it's a tough battle uphill but the world's a better place at the top

[–]TheModsHereAreDicks 42 points43 points  (2 children)

I'm on day 73, it gets easier. Cutting out the bad influences and getting new friends has been a big factor! I've had a couple of days where I've wanted to give in (especially around Christmas) but I've filled the urge with other stuff, like a new video game or hanging out friends. I also have a lot more money in my pocket now, granted I ran myself into debt with my addiction but now I'm paying it off and should be debt free in about 4 months. If you need anything feel free to message me.

[–]kellatrix 64 points65 points  (0 children)

Always take it one day at a time. Sobriety is 100% possible. Best of luck to you!

[–]PsychoticPixel 56 points57 points  (8 children)

Im almost at 2 days. For some reason I wake up worst sober compared to waking up still buzzed or hungover.

[–]AllDogsNeedAHome 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Feel free to message at any time if you need words of encouragement. You’re not alone here.

[–]fair_child123 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Probably withdrawl gets better over time.. Can take months before you feel 100 but stick with it! And stay hydrated. Do you have a recovery plan? Check out r/stopdrinking if you need motivation.

[–]fair_child123 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Also pm me anytime.

[–]amaezingjew 13 points14 points  (0 children)

You’re probably withdrawing

[–]rockyroadalamode 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Withdrawals and finding a new norm and balance can be uncomfortable at best and painful at worse. Be patient with your progression. Make sure you have good support through a group or sponsor. Best wishes to you! You are worth this effort!

[–]irkitect 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Keep it up!

[–]fair_child123 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Today is day 139 for me! Hang in there. You DO have this..have you bee over to r/stopdrinking ? Saved my life

[–]BirthdayFunTimez 17 points18 points  (2 children)

Remember, progress doesn't mean you don't mess up again. Progress is continuing to try, so you mess up less often and not as bad as you used to.

[–]HarleysAndHeels 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I know they call them Baby Steps, but I think you have taken a very Big Step! You’ve made a decision to change your life and you acted on it! Congratulations! Keep up the good work!

[–]drnebuloso 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Good. Worry about tomorrow, tomorrow, just stay clean today. Then do the same tomorrow.

[–]Ceehloe 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Keep going! :) you can do it!

[–]peanutbutterjuggler 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You can do it! 👆

[–]Lividbug 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Come on you can do it!!

[–]opsidenta 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’re awesome and brave to be doing this and you can stick to this! I’m impressed and really want to take this dedication to a cause to my own life. Thanks for doing this and coming on board the “make things better” train...

[–]eyenigma 2 points3 points  (0 children)

keep. going.

[–]skee_bott[S] 466 points467 points  (3 children)

Hey thanks and congrats, I'll check it out!

[–]yellow_logic 50 points51 points  (2 children)

Hey man, I just wanna say congratulations. Keep it going, not only for yourselves but for your daughter.

Real talk, it takes strength to turn away from all that shit. You guys look healthy and happy now.

[–]keribelleee 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I’m a Paralegal at a family law firm and you wouldn’t believe how many parents we see that are so far gone in their addiction that they don’t see their kids for years (even if they’re not court ordered to stay away). Congratulations on your sobriety. Your daughter is going to live an entirely different life filled with happy moments with her parents. One day at a time.

[–]skee_bott[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)


[–]ulrikd 39 points40 points  (0 children)

woah, 1129 days in genuinely extremely impressive. GJ!

[–]tgoesh 2178 points2179 points  (61 children)

Nice job!

My wife is clean six years. I remember what that first year of recovery was like. Congrats on your success, and may tomorrow be another one.

[–]skee_bott[S] 493 points494 points  (7 children)

Thanks! JFT

[–]FineInTheFire 160 points161 points  (5 children)


[–]TheVitoCorleone 196 points197 points  (4 children)

Y'all wanna explain what these abbreviations are or can I assume there was a pusher on the grassy knoll.

[–]AugustWest_1992 271 points272 points  (2 children)

JFT = Just For Today ODAAT = One Day At A Time

[–]ThePortalsOfFrenzy 47 points48 points  (0 children)

Thank you!

[–]lifepsycho123 30 points31 points  (0 children)

I7AMNy = It’s 7AM Now yawns

[–]PsychoticPixel 133 points134 points  (51 children)

What was it like? Good? Bad? I have 363 days to go.

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    [–]PsychoticPixel 53 points54 points  (44 children)

    What type of awareness? Like you just notice more things that are going on around you physically while out at the store? or in your life in general?

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      [–]DontOpenTilXmas 91 points92 points  (15 children)

      Every day is NOT better than the day before. The first month the days get worse and worse before they get better.

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        [–]PsychoticPixel 24 points25 points  (9 children)

        Any sober day beats lonely long nights shaking and sitting at the end of the bed thinking if you should tire yourself out with some TV or take a swig and crawl in bed.

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          [–]Kc1319310 12 points13 points  (5 children)

          Just curious, was this from just nightly drinking or were you typically drinking during the day as well? My mom's been an alcoholic as long as I can remember, at least 25 years. She only drinks post 5pm but then she drinks until she passes out. I've always wondered if she's at the level where she gets tremors.

          Good for you for staying sober, friend.

          [–]dfsnerd 2 points3 points  (1 child)

          True but I’ve heard the saying my worst day sober is better then my best day loaded. Bullshit. You can spin it anyway you want if all drug experiences were bad they would wouldn’t be addictive. And your worse day sober, so withdrawals lose of a child or parent. That’s worse then getting high with your friends and having something you could describe as the best night loaded.

          [–]ISawTwoSquirrels 13 points14 points  (1 child)

          Really wanted to give you gold but it looks like I can't on mobile. Anyways I really relate to what you are saying. Getting clean is so great and it's incredible how life becomes more and more beautiful everyday. Even on the shitty days. Reminds me of this verse from the big book:

          That feeling of uselessness and self pity will disappear. You will lose interest in selfish things and gain interest in our fellows. Self-seeking will slip away. Your whole attitude and outlook upon life will change. Fear of people and of economic insecurity will leave you. You will intuitively know how to handle situations which used to baffle you.

          [–]_LuckyDucky_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

          Quite honestly, this sounds like how I feel when I come out of a depressive episode, which can last months at a time (yay, brain not using its slime right). The days I have that are good days are so much like you describe your sobriety. Thank you for elucidating it so succinctly. <3

          [–]halfofwhat 22 points23 points  (5 children)

          Disclaimer: this may vary person to person.

          [–]JBits001 13 points14 points  (3 children)

          Yes, I think that's important for those going through it to understand that, so that when their life isn't turning up sunshine and rainbows they still stick with it knowing sober life is still a better quality life.

          [–]ISawTwoSquirrels 8 points9 points  (2 children)

          Also important to be aware of the pink cloud

          [–]lpmark04 9 points10 points  (0 children)

          I'm currently struggling with multiple addictions to several hard drugs (started with opioids several years back) and your comment really touched me. I'm at the point in my addiction cycle where friends and family are starting to give me their ultimatums and I still keep going back. I've had fleeting month long moments of sobriety peppered in through the past handful of years so I know how much better sobriety is vs this hell I'm living. But despite all that, I still kept (keep) falling back onto my chemical safety nets. And it's obviously only exacerbating the problem. I'm frustrated with myself and even I'm getting fed up with my own empty promises. I know what I have to do and that's at least a good portion of the battle. I'm done with this shitty lifestyle. It's exhausting physically, mentally an emotionally. I want off this shitty drug dependent tilt-o-whirl. Like yesterday.

          [–]butterfs 11 points12 points  (14 children)

          Sobriety allowed me to feel true JOY again.

          what do I do when I don't feel joy even though I've never been addicted and I don't have depression?

          [–]Ragenori 24 points25 points  (1 child)

          Achieve something difficult. Put time in and watch it pay off.

          [–]amaezingjew 16 points17 points  (0 children)

          For example: unlocking all the characters in the new Star Wars game

          [–]whoabutt 16 points17 points  (4 children)

          You might be depressed. Apathy is part of depression. Maybe work on identifying your feelings better because sometimes if you have a hard time knowing what your feelings feel like it can be confusing.

          [–]hodontsteponmyrafsim 2 points3 points  (2 children)

          How exactly does one do that? Work on identifying emotions I mean. To be honest, I think I've been depressed for as long as the past two years, but I don't know.. even sitting here trying to type out why I don't know is difficult haha I don't feel like I have a super solid grip on my emotions.

          It's gotten to the point i find extreme catharsis in feeling sad or when I cry. Because feeling sadness is better than feeling nothing I guess or not knowing how I feel

          [–]vendetta2115 3 points4 points  (0 children)

          Keep putting yourself out in the world until you find the thing/activity/person that brings you joy.

          [–]laurelkixass321 11 points12 points  (1 child)

          Yes the awareness is crushing. I'm fringe surfing the program right now cause I have to take a pause and not think about heavy stuff every single second. But my sponsor is going to hold my hand next week and bring me to a meeting.

          [–]tgoesh 2 points3 points  (0 children)

          Sorry about the late reply-

          There was a reason my wife drank and used. It wasn't the best way to deal with her problems, in fact, it was really bad. But it was a way. Giving that up was really hard when her head told her that was the only way.

          She worked the system hard - I think she did 100 meetings in 100 days, did a lot of workshops. It took her about 10 months to get to step eight. We'd communicated pretty well before, and we do now, but for that year she couldn't share what was happening because she was so uncomfortable in her head she had no idea how she was actually going to deal with it.

          Get a sponsor. Use them - they've been where you are. Be kind to yourself. If you fall off, don't beat yourself up, just get yourself to a meeting and start again the next day.

          Good luck. If it helps, she's much happier now, and has been since that first year. We're doing great. That can be you, too. I know it'll feel like you've got no way to get there, but you don't have to do it on your own. Go to a meeting. Then go to another one. They're there for you.

          [–]XmanORE 551 points552 points  (14 children)

          Positive thoughts to y'all. I'll be 28 years clean on Valentine's day after two decades of heroin. Recovery IS possible!

          [–]addiebear2 143 points144 points  (0 children)


          [–]TheJester4 38 points39 points  (3 children)

          I’m glad I’m not the only one with a clean day on a holiday! Mine is Cinco de Mayo and this year I’ll have five years!

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            [–]XmanORE 35 points36 points  (2 children)

            Although I'm not sure I have the positive answer, the best I can tell you is that I got tired of being strung out. I'd been waiting in the parking lot of a supermarket for over 4 hours for 40 bucks worth of dope and I thought that "this was really stupid" . I drove away, got on a methadone program, and never looked back.

            [–]back-asswards 20 points21 points  (1 child)

            Wow it's amazing that after 20 years of use that something like that can just click randomly. It really goes to show that no matter how deep in you are that there's always a spark of hope deep deep down, and you're living proof of that.

            [–]ZoomJet 6 points7 points  (0 children)

            Nobody is too far gone - Luke Skywalker

            [–]TheJester4 2 points3 points  (0 children)

            For me it was moving temporarily to a different area, NA for a few months, making better friends, and doing everything I could to learn to do better (books, therapy, meditation and yoga, humbling conversations, etc)

            [–]Mashine_Throwaway 2 points3 points  (1 child)

            I hear heroin's crazy hard to get off of. Big ups, my dude.

            [–]XmanORE 2 points3 points  (0 children)

            It is. This was far from my first time quitting, but I made a promise to myself that if/when I made it, there would be a reward. Life has turned out OK..

            [–]Kyle_Clashes 444 points445 points  (13 children)

            has anyone ever told you that you kinda look like Arod?

            [–]skee_bott[S] 248 points249 points  (6 children)

            Lol yup

            [–]Kyle_Clashes 114 points115 points  (4 children)

            hey, at least a good person to look like haha

            [–]skee_bott[S] 100 points101 points  (2 children)


            [–]ThePortalsOfFrenzy 9 points10 points  (1 child)

            Honestly, I think you look like a combo of A-rod and Jeter. Again, neither is a bad person to resemble.

            Anyhow, congrats on the happy life!

            [–]skee_bott[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

            Lol thanks!


            I think he looks more like Keegan Michael Peele.

            I'm very happy for you two. Best wishes for the future!

            [–]yarp11 387 points388 points  (5 children)

            Same here for my wife and I but with 6 months only. Our relationship with one another and our children has improved dramatically and life really is a lot better. Congratulations.

            [–]skee_bott[S] 348 points349 points  (4 children)

            That's awesome! Don't minimize it man 6 months is a loooong ass time!

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              [–]fair_child123 55 points56 points  (1 child)

              Well said! I'm on day 139 of sobriety. I can believe I've made it this far!

              [–]skee_bott[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

              Congrats to you!

              [–]skee_bott[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)


              [–]TheHobbitPimp 469 points470 points  (85 children)

              Fantastic! What made you change? What was the catalyst?

              [–]skee_bott[S] 829 points830 points  (82 children)

              Out of desperation came passion! I was sick and tired of being sick and tired. In and out of jail, being dope-sick, the works. Honestly I had tried and tried in the past but the only thing that eventually worked and still is working is the 12 steps.

              [–]SimplyCmplctd 181 points182 points  (23 children)

              Can I ask how tough it's been for your profession/job seeking with your criminal background? And what you did to over come these obstacles?

              [–]skee_bott[S] 900 points901 points  (22 children)

              I've had two jobs since I got clean, and with both of them I was honest up front about my past and explained the nature of my crimes which all revolved around getting drugs. I was a cook for a little under two years. When I found out I was going to be a father I switched jobs and I now work in logistics. Also.. In regards to housing I obtained a letter from a judge, a letter from a lawyer, and my certificate of completion from treatment. Then we went and applied to live in the apartments we live in now, expecting to get denied. Once denied you contact the 3rd party that did the background check and tell them you want to appeal. Along with the doc's, I wrote them a nice letter explaining the fair housing act. I made sure not to sound entitled, but simply to inform them that I have a right to reapply. They reopened our application immediately and within a couple days we were approved! This year we need to get into a house!

              [–]tabletop1000 329 points330 points  (9 children)

              Overcoming adversity like this makes you so much stronger as a person. You'll be wonderful role models to your children. Congratulations!

              [–]skee_bott[S] 158 points159 points  (8 children)


              [–]WileyWiggins 71 points72 points  (7 children)

              Do you think you will tell your children about your past?

              [–]skee_bott[S] 150 points151 points  (6 children)


              [–]shmegana 47 points48 points  (1 child)

              Glad to hear this. Hearing my parents’ mistakes and troubled past have made it easier for me to make better decisions. Very proud of you both.

              [–]skee_bott[S] 29 points30 points  (0 children)

              Absolutely, many thanks!

              [–]ThePurpleSteve 48 points49 points  (0 children)

              Honesty of mistakes is the best way for the next generation to learn. Wishing you pair well.

              [–]no_rest_forthewicked 6 points7 points  (0 children)

              8 years clean from opiates here. I have a 14 year old and a 16 year old. Being honest with my children about my addiction has been the best decision I could've made. They are well aware of the negative side of drug use and because I was honest and open with them, they are open with me. Im sure they don't tell me everything but Im glad they feel comfortable enough to talk to me about the things they do. You will not regret being honest with them.

              [–]SallRelative 2 points3 points  (0 children)

              This is awesome to hear, my family had a long history of addiction on both sides but both my parents were strong/lucky and came out unscathed. Unfortunately I never heard a word about it until I was already well on my way to pissing away years of my life... I always wonder what difference it would have made to hear an honest account of the history of addiction I was inheriting. Now its high on my list of goals as an eventual parent myself.

              [–]lifesmaash 2 points3 points  (0 children)

              Love this. Same with me and my kids.

              [–]OwnDressin 45 points46 points  (6 children)

              What did the judge and lawyer letters say?

              [–]skee_bott[S] 148 points149 points  (5 children)

              The letter from the jugde was basically a template from his Chambers saying that I had completed Drug Court and that I would be a good lessee at the apartments I was applying to, with his signature at the bottom. The letter from a lawyer is a letter of recommendation from my best friend's dad, who happens to be a lawyer.

              [–]OwnDressin 37 points38 points  (2 children)

              That makes sense. Thank you for sharing

              [–]granite_the 16 points17 points  (2 children)

              17 years. I told my girlfriend I wanted to clean up and was going to leave the area. I asked if she was coming with me. She looked at me like my head fell off. Middle of the night I packed up a bag with a few things and drove off with my dogs. A few weeks later I had it together enough to pick up a newspaper and started applying to the help wanted. They called a reference and told me we have never called a reference and were told if they have me there to send me back becuse I already have a job. I got that new job and started bit by bit to build something new. I never made close friends again. My girlfriend -- she was far far down that road and wasn't comming back. I wish I could have brought her with me but she made her choice. I can respect that you and your wife stayed together -- that is not easy.

              [–]iamalsojoesphlabre 4 points5 points  (1 child)

              I don't understand. Your reference told the person calling to let you know you already had a job with them and to come for It?

              [–]granite_the 9 points10 points  (0 children)


              Edit: I am pretty sure it went like this, "You want a reference? How's this for a reference. If you've got him there looking for a job, tell him to come over here because I've got his job for him." They were laughing as they told me this and shook my hand -- I was hired. The first of a string of good luck.

              [–]DoingItNow 9 points10 points  (0 children)

              God bless you man. I'm so glad you overcame your adversary and turned your life around.


              Congrats and I hope your family continues it’s trajectory towards even greater things. :)

              [–]boobooob 71 points72 points  (0 children)

              So happy for you guys. Stay strong.

              [–]BiBiBicycle 15 points16 points  (1 child)

              Hey, my dad has been sober for 20 years now thanks to AA. He still goes to meetings at least once a month

              [–]skee_bott[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

              Fuck yeah!

              [–]TheHobbitPimp 34 points35 points  (4 children)

              That is great. My brother is doing his 12 steps for a heroin addiction. He went several years and relapsed. Several years and relapsed. Several years and relapsed. He is two years clean after his last bout when his son died. I am glad the program is working so well for you.

              [–]georgiamax 13 points14 points  (3 children)

              Hey there’s hope yet. It’s a rough road, especially with tragedy. Lots of people are chronic relapsers. He will get there :)

              [–]TheHobbitPimp 7 points8 points  (2 children)

              Thanks. I am doing all I can to help him.

              [–]georgiamax 5 points6 points  (0 children)

              Support is the most important thing honestly. Good on you for helping him out.

              [–]KreamoftheKropp 173 points174 points  (7 children)

              I will be 500 days sober this week from alcohol, it feels wonderful to have if off of me. I hope you both continue to flourish.

              [–]skee_bott[S] 46 points47 points  (0 children)

              Thanks and congrats!

              [–]gaynazifurry4bernie 66 points67 points  (3 children)

              500 Days of Sober. Coming to a life near you January 2018.

              [–]OPSaysFuckALot 2 points3 points  (1 child)

              24 years on the 9th for me. One day at a time.

              [–]Seeeab 110 points111 points  (0 children)

              You guys should be proud, you two look very happy with yourselves and each other. That's an accomplishment for anyone, ex-addict or not.

              [–]combat_wombat1 85 points86 points  (0 children)

              Man that is amazing, I don't usually post anything but shit posts but my brother in law is a recovering addict so I kinda know what you are going though (second hand) but you should be so proud, 5 years that's amazing and a kid wow you go ahead and make one hell of a life together, I'm rooting for you as is everyone reading this, aswell as everyone who is going through the same.

              [–]Darmok-on-the-Ocean 55 points56 points  (1 child)

              I'm almost four years clean. So happy for you two!

              [–]skee_bott[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)


              [–]nuckingfuts73 130 points131 points  (3 children)

              Fucking dope man, congrats to you both

              [–]ludolfina 98 points99 points  (0 children)

              I love how your comment works on two levels

              [–]SledgeHog 35 points36 points  (0 children)

              That's what got them in that top pic.


              The first most underrated comment of 2018

              [–]Bleedthebeat 66 points67 points  (7 children)

              Congrats on all you’re success.

              On a side note you should never remove a starfish from the water. It will kill many of them.

              [–]Movin_On1 11 points12 points  (6 children)

              Definitely do that if it's not a native star fish. Australia has been trying to eradicate several species that have taken over.

              [–]addiebear2 68 points69 points  (9 children)

              You two give me hope. Thank you for sharing. My daughter is addicted to meth and currently in jail, pregnant with her 3rd child..she lost her 2 other kids to foster care and I’m fighting to get them with me. Drugs suck and rob us of our loved ones. Proud of your sobriety. I keep my distance from my daughter, but I keep loving and praying for her. My prayers go out to all the beautiful people that our battling addiction. 🙏

              [–]cluchec 12 points13 points  (0 children)

              You're amazing

              [–]Magglesdanger 2 points3 points  (6 children)

              I have been through the same with my brother. Sending love your way. Keep being awesome!

              [–]LimeOfLight 82 points83 points  (6 children)

              Congratulations but those are Cushion sea stars. They're pretty protected in the Caribbean. Additionally they are quite fragile and don't regenerate like other starfish. I hope you put them back safely where you found them.

              [–]SSBluthYacht 24 points25 points  (1 child)

              Looks looks a staged vacation photo, based on the casual sea star on his elbow. I'm sure the operators put them back

              [–]freakylol 52 points53 points  (3 children)

              Please don't lift the starfish above the surface, it's bad for them. :(

              [–]typhoonforce 15 points16 points  (0 children)

              Was just about to post the same thing. It's stressful and it can happen to the several times a day due to tourists.


              I like how your wife’s nails bring out the colour of the water. Awesome on being clean too 👍🏻

              [–]GoFalcYourself 9 points10 points  (1 child)

              Wow, you can really see how much healthier y'all look now compared to the past.

              Congratulations, and good luck with the future! If you can overcome addiction, y'all can do anything you set your mind to.

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                [–]BunnyFoo-Foo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

                I hope that you, your fiancé and your cat will all kick the drugs for good.

                [–]jackdowning 7 points8 points  (0 children)

                Congratulations! You guys are miracles. The best thing you can ever give to that little girl is your sobriety. My wife has been sober and clean 39 years and me 34 years. Everyone, the children, grandchildren, people I work with, friends, everyone has benefited from our sobriety. We stay sober so we can help others through the 12 steps. Many blessings on your path!

                [–]keepstrongkid 7 points8 points  (0 children)

                Proud of y’all! 💕 keep going, don’t give up.

                [–]redditusername374 4 points5 points  (0 children)

                Awesome. Congrats.

                [–]extremeelementz 5 points6 points  (0 children)

                Seriously bro (and Mrs. Bro) keep up the great work! It’s not easy I’m sure (sorry I can’t relate) but having a 2 year old son and an 8 year old daughter there are times where it’s like do we buy this or that because money gets so tight and there are arguments trust me there are arguments about money but luckily the good lords got our back and we keep plowing forward to a better day. I hope you all have an amazing new love filled life, I’m sure your child will thank you for it later! 😉

                [–]TheWorldHatesPaul 12 points13 points  (0 children)


                [–]Bleizwerg 35 points36 points  (1 child)

                Please don't touch stuff in the ocean...

                [–]Star-spangled-Banner 5 points6 points  (2 children)

                What I like about this is that for once the post isn't composed of the worst possible picture taken of the person during addiction and the best possible picture post-addiction: this post feels more honest about what you look like during and after addiction. You guys physically don't even look that that bad or unhealthy in the old photographs ... you both just look unpleasant and lifeless and deeply unhappy: completely opposite to the beach photo where you look like the loveliest, warmest couple imaginable. I wish both of you the best! This is the most heart-warming post of the day by far.

                [–]peachikween 5 points6 points  (0 children)

                I had a grandparent (that cared for me a lot when I was little) and his alcoholism made me and my little sister miserable. Your little girl is lucky to have parents like you committed to giving her a good life and a safe home. All this to say--congratulations!!!

                [–]dillasdonuts 4 points5 points  (0 children)

                You have no idea how genuinely happy this made me. Such an inspiration, congrats and best of luck going forward.

                [–]yarrye 6 points7 points  (1 child)

                A good friend of mine and his girlfriend had been clean for 3 years and then they got some insurance money that ruined them. That was 4 years ago, she´s finally clean again, he is completely gone.

                If you ever get a sudden large sum of money, please for the love of everything, lock it to a savings account for a year or something if you ever catch yourself using that money for alcohol or drugs.


                I used to use Meth, Coke, Weed, basically whatever I could get my hands on, except using IV drugs. 11 years clean now. Good job you two!

                [–]stillshakingitBoss 3 points4 points  (1 child)

                Your level of discipline and commitment is motivating!

                [–]senseibuns 1 point2 points  (1 child)

                This is so great! My husband and I are both battling every day with our issues and this week has been a real low for us. It is wonderful to think that there truly is a light at the end of the tunnel. Keep up the good work!

                [–]beauhemoth 3 points4 points  (0 children)

                I'm 59 days clean and sober. Congratulations you guys!

                [–]OG_33 3 points4 points  (0 children)

                Sobriety is not for the meek. It takes strength to choose it each and every day. 5 years is powerful.

                [–]YouFuckingPeasant 3 points4 points  (0 children)

                Today is my 13 month anniversary from getting off heroin. I love seeing others with clean time, too! Congrats on your lives!

                [–]Sydney_Gamer 3 points4 points  (1 child)

                Are...are you the ridiculously good looking criminal that popped up about 5 years ago?

                [–]gonzo_time 11 points12 points  (0 children)

                Thought you were holding a baby in the thumbnail, maybe that daughter you mentioned. Was not disappointed to find



                Kudos OP!

                [–]spacecatbiscuits 6 points7 points  (1 child)

                mods aren't doing their job here; this just isn't what this sub is about

                /r/happy would be more appropriate for self-sharing

                [–]TreatmentForYourRash 9 points10 points  (1 child)

                Your daughter must be so proud of her parents!


                It doesn't matter if she is or not. She has no choice.

                [–]hinakawa 2 points3 points  (0 children)

                congrats to you both!

                [–]HealthyBits 2 points3 points  (0 children)

                Be your ideal self! Best way to go.

                Keep up the good work guys!

                [–]Bross93 2 points3 points  (0 children)

                Fuck yeah! Staying clean is so much... well I wouldn't say easier, but I always felt far more motivated with someone there helping me along the way. Super glad you guys are in this together, keep it up and stay strong!

                [–]Jcb2016 2 points3 points  (0 children)

                Wow you two look like two different people. Congrats.

                [–]PM_UR_liver 2 points3 points  (0 children)

                Great job you two! Keep up the healthy lifestyle.

                [–]OwnDressin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

                Congratulations on the turnaround! This is very inspiring.

                I needed to hear this. Literally due to a negative surprise 5 minutes ago. This helped me turn my perspective around. Instead of feeling like a victim (My used to go-to), I realized that, I can handle this. Especially when clean and sober. Thank you.

                [–]sadhandjobs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

                Y’all went from enablers to supporters. Not many addict couples can say that.

                Three years healthy! That’s awesome. And y’all are super photogenic!

                [–]gunnerbird77 2 points3 points  (0 children)

                This is fucking awesome.

                [–]wadduplilmama 2 points3 points  (0 children)

                DAMN. You guys look SO good now.

                [–]UKMuffins 2 points3 points  (0 children)

                You guys are incredible! Keep going 1 day at a time. Enjoy raising your little girl.

                [–]Nomandate 2 points3 points  (0 children)

                Thank you!

                Odd reaction? Why? Thank you for making the world a better place by starting with yourselves and your child. I really do appreciate people who work hard at life when life is kicking their ass.

                [–]ebbinflo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

                Congratulations to you both!

                Those jft's add up! :D

                [–]TheWolfeOfWalmart 2 points3 points  (0 children)

                You guys seem happier on drugs, I mean look at you two, all smiles in the water visiting the beach, with out drugs it looked like you were in jail and the other didn’t like to smile .

                [–]Maddiefan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

                Stay clean! I am the daughter of a deceased drug addicted Mother. I miss her everyday. She never saw me get married , have children and have a beautiful life. Please, stay clean if not for you for your children.

                [–]snorkiebarbados 13 points14 points  (0 children)

                Put those starfish back, you are killing them!

                [–]virusporn 5 points6 points  (0 children)

                Please don't touch the sea life :)

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                [–]FuckenGnarly 10 points11 points  (0 children)

                Proud of the both of you, getting clean ain't easy. Those star fish are very rad.

                [–]patb2015 13 points14 points  (15 children)

                What were you addicted to? It sure wasnt meth

                [–]skee_bott[S] 33 points34 points  (11 children)

                Crack, heroin and meth. Mainly heroin though. In this mugshot I was strung out on heroin and was smoking meth here and there

                [–]white_genocidist 13 points14 points  (1 child)

                I know right? They are more attractive on dope than I will ever be with a life of sobriety.

                [–]HappyLittleTrees17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

                Congratulations! Quite an accomplishment. All the best to you both.

                [–]sirbillius 1 point2 points  (0 children)

                So proud for you and your family!!! Dream on!!!

                [–]yauc-OIC 1 point2 points  (8 children)

                Hell yeah, life is way better without drugs and alcohol. No need to do them if you enjoy life

                [–]piicklechiick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

                Congrats man!

                [–]dontlikemangoes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

                You guys are glowing! I'm so proud of you!

                [–]Aleja-San 1 point2 points  (0 children)

                Hell yeah!