1 Year Sober Today, not done

I have made it to one year of sobriety today. I feel good. Things are definitely better. I still have struggles with depression and anxiety. Anger is still there. These things are normal. I know there are things that are part of me and being human. Not drinking and drugging helped me realize this. I don’t prescribe to all the “experts” and what they tell me I should do. I own my recovery and they don’t. Once I realized its not some “sponsor” or “program” holding court over me, I became free and at peace. For me, i take what helps me and discard the rest. No one program is superior. Those same programs take the credit when someone stays sober but blame the individual if they relapse. My eyes are open and I thank those who support me. Looking forward to many more sober and fun years! Thanks for reading.

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Congratulations on your year!! And finding what works for you as an individual!! Sobriety doesn’t solve our problems, but it does allow us the space and clarity to work on being the best version of our selves, and fill us with self love, self respect and self confidence…as well as compassion for our selves and other humans. All good things!! :+1:

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Well said and I agree! Congratulations!!! I’ll be a year next month

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Big congrats Juan! A full year is a wonderful achievement. We’re on our own roads but here we do it together and that’s the beauty of this place. Sharing our achievements, our struggles and our successes. As well as supporting one another. Congrats again and I hope you celebrate today for it’s well earned!

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Congratulations on 1 year!! :clap:t2::clap:t2::clap:t2::ok_hand:t3:

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Congrats on a whole year!! @Juan23

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Congratulations on making it to a year. Great achievement :+1:

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Thank you all for the kind words and support! I know there will be rough times ahead when i least expect it but also beautiful times. Hope the best for everyone on our journeys!

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Congratulations on 1 year! Well said!

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BIG congratulations on your 1 year. :heart::heart::heart: I’m so PROUD of you!!

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Well done keep us posted on your sober journey wish you well

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Congrats to you!!!

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Congrats on 1 year sober!

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Congrats on your 1 year of sobriety! There is no one path to sobriety but our end goals are all the same - well done on finding what works for you!
good-job-great-work

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That’s a big deal! Yayy!

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Congratulations in reference to your sobriety. Your self awareness is definitely a big deal. Again, congratulations.

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