Today, I have 9 years of sobriety from alcohol. Without the support of my mum and sister, the recovery center and the various meetings and various groups I've attended over the years, I would not be alive today.
If you know someone suffering from an addiction of any sort, please, offer compassion and support, not condemnation. Even the strongest and wisest can fall prey to addiction. A little kindness can go a long way.
@Jorsh @dancinyogi. I know addiction and sending you heartfelt congratulations.
Congrats on your sobriety! Keep up the good fight.
@MylesRyden @Jorsh congrats! Big achievement. We are lucky to have the blessing of the tools of recovery and fellowship, yes?
@Jorsh
Congratulations! And big hugs to the people who stood by you.
@Jorsh major congrats (and a fantastic message too!)
@Jorsh I’m happy that you’re doing well.
@Jorsh Congrats, dude! That's an amazing milestone.
@Jorsh That's a real feat, worthy of celebration. Congratulations!
Coffee cheers!
I, LRRR, RULER OF THE PLANET OMICRON PERSEI 8, AM PROUD OF YOU. CONGRATULATIONS!
@Jorsh Congratulations on a huge milestone. Amazing.
@Jorsh @memphismary
Congratulations! #ODAAT
Congrats, honor. Kindness is health.
@Jorsh Congrats!
Very proud of you Jordi.
@Jorsh <3 <3 <3 This! SO much!
When we had a huge mental breakdown last year we started smoking and vaping. My friends saw me reduce myself every day, but stayed. That is what made the difference in the end.
Great job there!
@Jorsh good work friend. We either grow out of it or die from it. I quit cigs in the 90's & haven't had hard booze since '03. I haven't had any alcohol in 5 years. {other than cooking with vino]
I'm not your mom, but I'm proud of you.
@Jorsh So very good in this world.
Congrats !!!!!
@Jorsh good job! My grandpa died from this addiction. Slowly and painfully. Wasn't fun for the family either. Great job on recovery, you're not just helping yourself, but also those who care about you. <3 <3 <3
@Jorsh Just saw this, Jordi, and I’m truly thrilled for you! Glad you’re alive, and honored to share this online space with you and your wit. Keep on taking step after step, amigo!
@Jorsh Damn. That's awesome.
@Jorsh
Congrats!
The fight is not over. It is never over.
Which makes this 9th year just as precious as the previous eight! Congrats!
(edited: the first "previous" now changed to "precious")
@Jorsh Congratulations, that's a fantastic achievement!
@Jorsh Well said and congratulations.
@Jorsh congratulations!! Hopefully it will be nine years for me and June this year.
@Jorsh Total stranger sliding in with a high five for staying sober.
@Jorsh First, always, congratulations. Battling an addiction is difficult work.
Second, just here to +1 on your comments about addiction. People wrongly assume it's about weakness, but I don't think people understand the link between genetics and addiction. If there is a genetic marker that predisposes one to be an alcoholic, I probably have it, based on the sheer number of ancestors who died of cirrhosis. I don't drink because I can't afford to find out.