Everyday a new beginning… self love is like an uncomfortable shoe. Just keep breaking it in. Before long… second nature. I hope u stick around Sis ( sister in sobriety)
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I plan on it. And that is so true. Never heard it that way but it’s accurate…
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You two are incredible ladies @ProofOfLife and @DeadMist much love and respect to both of you for what you have endured and are rising above. One day at a time, one hour at a time, one breath at a time.
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Looking bloated and drunkenly posting random pictures on a dating site.
Me a couple of days ago. Any different?
Me a couple of days ago. Any different?
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I’m so happy to see you being your beautiful, authentic self, Corin. By the grace of God. 
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I’m stil frustrated at the fact that I look back like damn I could be retired for about a month now, what was I thinking I wish 38 yr old me could go back and kick 20 something mes ass.
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Holy f**king shit!!! I’m so glad you’re alive and clean and sober!!! I’m really sorry that happened to you.
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Thank you. Somedays im surprised too. But its all in the past
Hee hee look at you…
Id say very similar but with tats
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You look happy now 
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Before/After
It’s crazy how you don’t see what it does to your whole demeanor until you look back.
100 days.
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I shared this in my private/lounge thread detailing my cross-country move, but thought sharing it with a broader audience on this public thread may motivate or otherwise encourage others.
Short version of my story, if we’re not familiar. Always had addictive tendencies, mental health issues, and never really took care of myself at all. Around 23/24 yrs old, I got really into fitness and nutrition, and significantly cut back on drinking. Long stretches without drinking. Massive benefits. Habits I have refined and continued over time. Totally cut off drinking a little over 3 yrs ago. Moved across the US, alone with my dog, two weeks ago. I got my new drivers’ license in the mail today.
Old one?
Morning of my 21st birthday. Hungover (errr…still half in the bag), sweaty, near-obese. Physical, mental, emotional mess. Drinking ~5 days a week, and about to get worse since I could start buying it on my own…worst of my drinking was 21-23/24, had been problematic always. Dreadful neck fuzz, and I’d struggle to call that a haircut. Been my license photo for 10+ yrs.
New one?
Nearly 33. Healthy, happy, and better than ever. 3 yrs rid of the sauce. A decade of caring for myself, even when I hated myself (for the record, I no longer do).
You can do this, too.
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Wow, that is a massive change. Thanks for sharing.
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Holy shit, that’s awesome
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