FI just reminded me of something that might be tmi and is definitely AWish

jdluvr06

FI just called to congratulate me (and honestly he reminded me I had forgotten the date) because today I have officially been clean for 9 years.

FiancB

Mega congrats!

phira

Congratulations!!!

SapphireCounselor

Congrats!

HisGirlFriday13

Congrats!!

LabLove86

Congrats!!!

cupcait927

That's awesome! Congratulations!

SmileDamnit

That's awesome - congratulations!

Senecaf

Awesome!

ElcaB

That is something to be proud of. Congratulations!

Cookie Pusher

Congratulations!

slothiegal

That is incredible!  Congratulations!!!

AuroraRose41

Congrats!!!!!!

KeptInStitches

Congrats!

beethery

Congratulations!

climbingsingle

Congrats!

jdluvr06

Thanks everyone!

KGold80

Congratulations! What a HUGE accomplishment!!!!

ladyamanuet

Def AWish worthy! Congrats!  9 years is def something worth being proud of!

JCbride2015

Congratulations!  That's awesome!

jdluvr06

Thanks again everyone!

pinkshorts27

AW that all you want. Congrats! That is huge.

jdluvr06

It might be silly but I'm a little touched by this. I usually don't share this because it is something I'm super ashamed that I ever did and I'm always worried about harsh judgement.

pinkshorts27

jdluvr06 said:

It might be silly but I'm a little touched by this. I usually don't share this because it is something I'm super ashamed that I ever did and I'm always worried about harsh judgement.

I'm addicted to food, that doesn't even have addictive qualities. I think everyone is slightly addicted to something. Add caffeine to that list. Plus I have a very addictive personality. You know how some people say they can't put down books, I almost literally can't put them down. I obsessively think about them until I'm done. I put off sleep, work, cleaning, even hanging out with friends and I can't stop. I know it isn't the same and none of those things I listed are actually addictive, so I can't imagine something that was. 

I always am very careful about how much I drink because alcoholism runs in my family, but if I didn't know that, I could see myself easily going down that path accidentally (not realizing until it was too late). I also refused cigarettes and any other drug at college, because I knew my personality made those so much more dangerous to me. 

I won't judge at all. I'm happy and proud of you. I'm sure you have walked a tougher path than me, so respect. At this point you have nothing to be ashamed of.

ETA: sorry if that was too much. I'll leave it though.

mysticl

jdluvr06 said:

It might be silly but I'm a little touched by this. I usually don't share this because it is something I'm super ashamed that I ever did and I'm always worried about harsh judgement.

People will judge. However, I think anyone who manages to pull themselves out of that hell and makes a new life is pretty impressive.  

Is there a 9 year cake in your future tonight?

jdluvr06

pinkshorts27 said:

jdluvr06 said:

It might be silly but I'm a little touched by this. I usually don't share this because it is something I'm super ashamed that I ever did and I'm always worried about harsh judgement.

I'm addicted to food, that doesn't even have addictive qualities. I think everyone is slightly addicted to something. Add caffeine to that list. Plus I have a very addictive personality. You know how some people say they can't put down books, I almost literally can't put them down. I obsessively think about them until I'm done. I put off sleep, work, cleaning, even hanging out with friends and I can't stop. I know it isn't the same and none of those things I listed are actually addictive, so I can't imagine something that was. 

I always am very careful about how much I drink because alcoholism runs in my family, but if I didn't know that, I could see myself easily going down that path accidentally (not realizing until it was too late). I also refused cigarettes and any other drug at college, because I knew my personality made those so much more dangerous to me. 

I won't judge at all. I'm happy and proud of you. I'm sure you have walked a tougher path than me, so respect. At this point you have nothing to be ashamed of.

ETA: sorry if that was too much. I'll leave it though.

I have an addictive personality too. I was just too young to realize that when I started. I'm addicted to caffeine too. I actually just quit smoking this year, it was the last thing I had left over from my not so awesome period.

@mysticl I know some people will judge. That is partly why I don't share. Idk about the cake. But FI did cook my favorite meal tonight.

wandajune6

Congratulations! That's a huge accomplishment!

JaxInBlue

Congrats!

lc07

No judgement here. Just a ton of love and respect. That is an awesome accomplishment. And no small feat. Yay! Celebrate! I'm very impressed. Also, anyone who judges you can go F themselves.

flyingfoxes

Amazing job!

cupcait927

No judgment here. I grew up with alcoholism in my family and I freely speak about it with people. My dad is going on 17 years sober next month And I couldn't be more proud of him. Some people will judge but all you'll find here is support!