# 8 years of choosing me💜 **URL:** https://talkingsober.com/t/8-years-of-choosing-me/195355 **Category:** Life in Recovery **Tags:** milestones, love, check-in, sobriety **Created:** [May 28, 2025, 1:49pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/8-years-of-choosing-me/195355 "2025-05-28T13:49:41Z") **Posts on this page:** 20 **Page:** 1
### Author: ![SoberHappyJessi](https://talkingsober.com/user_avatar/talkingsober.com/soberhappyjessi/32/415845_2.png) [@SoberHappyJessi](https://talkingsober.com/u/SoberHappyJessi) #### Post date: [May 28, 2025, 1:49pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/8-years-of-choosing-me/195355/1 "2025-05-28T13:49:41Z")
8 Years Sober Today 😍✨💜 Eight years ago, I made a decision that saved my life—and gave me the chance to truly live it. To wholeheartedly love myself Sobriety hasn’t just been about quitting something—it’s been about becoming someone. Over these 8 years, I’ve grown into a version of myself I never thought I’d meet. I’ve learned to face the hard things, to heal, to grow, and—maybe most importantly—to love myself. I’ve found clarity, peace, purpose, and strength I never knew I had. Sobriety gave me the space to grow into the person I was always meant to be. 8 whole years of not picking up that first drink no matter what I was going through. I’ve gone through the ringer since I quit drinking. But you know what I am still here. Still sober and still celebrating everyday of my life😍 4 years after I quit drinking I quit smoking. It took me 4 whole years to finally quit for good, but here we are feeling better without that too. Lol Thank you to everyone who’s supported me on this journey. I’m beyond grateful. Here’s to 8 years of choosing growth, choosing love, and choosing me. 💜 ![IMG_7180](https://talkingsoberfiles.s3.dualstack.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/5/8/2/582e05bd034786be5b417a8263aa84fde25e9225.jpeg) ![IMG_7228](https://talkingsoberfiles.s3.dualstack.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/a/5/0/a501b7a7465f2390ce872cd5f4f072a1c44eb710.jpeg) ![image](https://talkingsoberfiles.s3.dualstack.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/5/5/0/550998fb5d9ab47ec6368af119a034d49ae0aca5.jpeg) ![IMG_7209](https://talkingsoberfiles.s3.dualstack.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/6/f/6/6f60fdad6447e73e1186f13ce588feb4a754465c.jpeg) ![IMG_7222](https://talkingsoberfiles.s3.dualstack.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/c/1/4/c14b08511fe202fd8d38da2196add9be2bc53262.jpeg) ---
### Author: ![Matt](https://talkingsober.com/user_avatar/talkingsober.com/matt/32/94732_2.png) [@Matt](https://talkingsober.com/u/Matt) #### Post date: [May 28, 2025, 2:00pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/8-years-of-choosing-me/195355/2 "2025-05-28T14:00:34Z")
Congratulations Jessi - good for you! ---
### Author: ![Blondie1x](https://talkingsober.com/user_avatar/talkingsober.com/blondie1x/32/185878_2.png) [@Blondie1x](https://talkingsober.com/u/Blondie1x) #### Post date: [May 28, 2025, 2:21pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/8-years-of-choosing-me/195355/3 "2025-05-28T14:21:15Z")
Congratulations, this is a great post! 8 years is fantastic, you are an inspiration. Hope you have a great day! 👌🏻🙌🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙏🏻❤ ---
### Author: ![Madds](https://talkingsober.com/user_avatar/talkingsober.com/madds/32/482458_2.png) [@Madds](https://talkingsober.com/u/Madds) #### Post date: [May 28, 2025, 2:24pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/8-years-of-choosing-me/195355/4 "2025-05-28T14:24:17Z")
Huge congratulations on your 8 years of sobriety, that’s inspirational. I love the way you’ve documented the landmarks along the way. Thanks for sharing a piece of your story. ---
### Author: ![Lisa07](https://talkingsober.com/user_avatar/talkingsober.com/lisa07/32/88476_2.png) [@Lisa07](https://talkingsober.com/u/Lisa07) #### Post date: [May 28, 2025, 2:40pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/8-years-of-choosing-me/195355/5 "2025-05-28T14:40:42Z")
Hooray! Congratulations on 8 years Jessi! 🎉 🥳 ---
### Author: ![JazzyS](https://talkingsober.com/user_avatar/talkingsober.com/jazzys/32/481728_2.png) [@JazzyS](https://talkingsober.com/u/JazzyS) #### Post date: [May 28, 2025, 2:44pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/8-years-of-choosing-me/195355/6 "2025-05-28T14:44:26Z")
> [@SoberHappyJessi](#): > > Sobriety hasn’t just been about quitting something—it’s been about becoming someone. Absolutely! Love this for you and so happy to see you posting ☺ A huge congrats on your 8 years of sobriety 💪🏽🎉🎊 ![arg-8-50-trans](https://talkingsoberfiles.s3.dualstack.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/8/9/a/89a53f09a9f10647e0d53f270aea5d94892868aa.gif) ---
### Author: ![Merryshoes](https://talkingsober.com/user_avatar/talkingsober.com/merryshoes/32/313162_2.png) [@Merryshoes](https://talkingsober.com/u/Merryshoes) #### Post date: [May 28, 2025, 2:44pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/8-years-of-choosing-me/195355/7 "2025-05-28T14:44:57Z")
That’s so amazing, Jessi! Love it. Congratulations on 8 years! What a great gift sobriety is. ---
### Author: ![SassyRocks](https://talkingsober.com/user_avatar/talkingsober.com/sassyrocks/32/104454_2.png) [@SassyRocks](https://talkingsober.com/u/SassyRocks) #### Post date: [May 28, 2025, 3:34pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/8-years-of-choosing-me/195355/8 "2025-05-28T15:34:47Z")
Congratulations Jessi! Very happy for you!! Quite a journey!!! 💜💜🌼🦋 ---
### Author: ![nicki123](https://talkingsober.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/e8c25b/32.png) [@nicki123](https://talkingsober.com/u/nicki123) #### Post date: [May 28, 2025, 9:47pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/8-years-of-choosing-me/195355/9 "2025-05-28T21:47:17Z")
That’s so amazing and inspiring! Congratulations 👏🏼🎉 ---
### Author: ![CanadianGirl](https://talkingsober.com/user_avatar/talkingsober.com/canadiangirl/32/511427_2.png) [@CanadianGirl](https://talkingsober.com/u/CanadianGirl) #### Post date: [May 29, 2025, 12:59am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/8-years-of-choosing-me/195355/10 "2025-05-29T00:59:27Z")
Congratulations 🎉 🎉🎉 ---
### Author: ![Cjp](https://talkingsober.com/user_avatar/talkingsober.com/cjp/32/327367_2.png) [@Cjp](https://talkingsober.com/u/Cjp) #### Post date: [May 29, 2025, 2:21am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/8-years-of-choosing-me/195355/11 "2025-05-29T02:21:10Z")
Huge congrats on 8 years and what a wonderful, inspiring share ---
### Author: ![Frank68](https://talkingsober.com/user_avatar/talkingsober.com/frank68/32/42524_2.png) [@Frank68](https://talkingsober.com/u/Frank68) #### Post date: [May 29, 2025, 2:46am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/8-years-of-choosing-me/195355/12 "2025-05-29T02:46:52Z")
Awesome! Congrats on 8 years!! ---
### Author: ![Mno](https://talkingsober.com/user_avatar/talkingsober.com/mno/32/541987_2.png) [@Mno](https://talkingsober.com/u/Mno) #### Post date: [May 29, 2025, 4:22am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/8-years-of-choosing-me/195355/13 "2025-05-29T04:22:11Z")
Huge congrats Jessi!!! Such and inspiration to us all. Fantastic work Lady. ![](https://media.tenor.com/llKKKAhlKwYAAAAM/wow-omg.gif "Wow Omg GIF - Wow Omg Surprised - Discover & Share GIFs") ---
### Author: ![anon10035965](https://talkingsober.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/c77e96/32.png) [@anon10035965](https://talkingsober.com/u/anon10035965) #### Post date: [May 29, 2025, 6:30am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/8-years-of-choosing-me/195355/14 "2025-05-29T06:30:04Z")
> [@SoberHappyJessi](#): > > Sobriety hasn’t just been about quitting something—it’s been about becoming someone. This is how I see recovery too. A process of change and growth 🌱 I have a pin on one of my bags that says: “Keep gowing, keep growing” And that’s what the both of us do ☺ Congratulations with your 8 years sober Jessi! 🎊 ✨ 🎊 Hope you celebate it with something good? Maybe some chocolat ore a dinner with your boyfriend? Hope it was really good! ![xhFtHN](https://talkingsoberfiles.s3.dualstack.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/0/6/2/06293a3f138a00815a1a9591225d573657fc19d3.gif) ---
### Author: ![AyBee](https://talkingsober.com/user_avatar/talkingsober.com/aybee/32/265829_2.png) [@AyBee](https://talkingsober.com/u/AyBee) #### Post date: [May 29, 2025, 7:47am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/8-years-of-choosing-me/195355/15 "2025-05-29T07:47:13Z")
# CONGRATULATIONS 👏🏼🎉 Cracking job, and what a ride! Your fire and vigour have created 8 years of awesome. ---
### Author: ![erntedank](https://talkingsober.com/user_avatar/talkingsober.com/erntedank/32/243847_2.png) [@erntedank](https://talkingsober.com/u/erntedank) #### Post date: [May 29, 2025, 11:18am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/8-years-of-choosing-me/195355/16 "2025-05-29T11:18:28Z")
Happy sober 8 year soberversary, sooo great 🎊🍀🎉💃 ---
### Author: ![Von100](https://talkingsober.com/user_avatar/talkingsober.com/von100/32/543514_2.png) [@Von100](https://talkingsober.com/u/Von100) #### Post date: [May 29, 2025, 11:39am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/8-years-of-choosing-me/195355/17 "2025-05-29T11:39:25Z")
![IMG_9480](https://talkingsoberfiles.s3.dualstack.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/0/b/2/0b23bee78bf6df0891f2e2f80ba78aa61a0a40bf.jpeg) ---
### Author: ![Ray\_M\_C\_Laren](https://talkingsober.com/user_avatar/talkingsober.com/ray_m_c_laren/32/434881_2.png) [@Ray\_M\_C\_Laren](https://talkingsober.com/u/Ray_M_C_Laren) #### Post date: [May 29, 2025, 12:27pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/8-years-of-choosing-me/195355/18 "2025-05-29T12:27:50Z")
Hi from Scotland well done on 8 years wish you well ---
### Author: ![Lovelyladybecca](https://talkingsober.com/user_avatar/talkingsober.com/lovelyladybecca/32/455739_2.png) [@Lovelyladybecca](https://talkingsober.com/u/Lovelyladybecca) #### Post date: [May 29, 2025, 12:57pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/8-years-of-choosing-me/195355/20 "2025-05-29T12:57:42Z")
Thank you for sharing this beautiful story of awesomeness! Needed to see exactly this today. 🤩 💞 ---
### Author: ![spgand28](https://talkingsober.com/user_avatar/talkingsober.com/spgand28/32/389481_2.png) [@spgand28](https://talkingsober.com/u/spgand28) #### Post date: [May 29, 2025, 9:45pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/8-years-of-choosing-me/195355/21 "2025-05-29T21:45:46Z")
Incredible work and truly inspirational! 👏🏼🥳😍 Congratulations!