Either by choice or sheer luck. What is something that has happened to you that made your life actively better?

(So far) For me it has been me finally able to move out of my parents home.

  • Gormadt@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    1 year ago

    Getting sober

    It allowed me to actually sort through all of my mental health problems and confront myself on who I was and who I wanted to be

    Not to mention how much my physical health has improved

    It was honestly the hardest thing I’ve done as well given that I started drinking when I was 12.

    I’ve been sober now for 6 years

    Edit: In 6 years it will go from “the longest I’ve been sober since I started drinking” to “The longest stretch of time I’ve been sober in my whole life”

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      Hey congratulations! Addiction is like an onion: it has so many layers! You’ll likely shed a tear or two once you decide to cut it open, but once diced and sauteed (i.e. overcome your addiction), it will add so much flavor to life!

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      Getting sober is my pick too. Im just over a year in from my last drink. Ive excelled at work, had 3 raises, finished my degree, made quality new friends, met a beautiful woman who is now my best friend, took a chance and kissed her one night, and she kissed back. Life is great.

    • freebread@lemm.ee
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      1 year ago

      Hell yeah, I’m at 5 and a half myself. Really helps me keep my priorities straight.