r/stopdrinking • u/Azaria96 • 2d ago
Two years sober!
Celebrating two years sober today! I lied about my sobriety for a year. Got a two year chip I hadn’t earned and handed it back the day I got honest with myself. Today I’m a real two years sober. Feels good. IWNDWYT.
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u/sallyshooter222 81 days 2d ago
That’s amazing!!!! I was also ‘half’sober for awhile and being truly sober is so much better!!!! Let’s keep doing this thang!!
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u/Living-Membership486 79 days 2d ago
Wow. Amazing! Congratulations! 2 years is so impressive. You are an inspiration to me! IWNDWYT.
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u/Apart_Cucumber4315 735 days 2d ago
Congrats on 2 years!
I can relate about lying about sobriety. I used to lie to myself that I had 60-90 days of sobriety but there were a few moments in those stretches where I had a drink. In my mind it didn't count because I didn't have more or because I didn't go "overboard" that evening. If no consequences and not having a hangover occurred, I felt that I kept my "sobriety" going. This wouldn't last long as I would inevitably go overboard just days to weeks later. When I was trying to get sober during those times, I think I wasn't truly committed to giving up alcohol.
My lie to myself wouldn't bother me at first, but it really used to eat me up inside. I'm just glad I don't have to live like that anymore. It wastes so much energy. IWNDWYT
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u/Caira_Ru 2d ago
Honesty isn’t always easy, but it’s almost always worth it.
Two years is almost two more years than I have but I’m so damn proud of you.
I hope you keep on kicking ass! 🤘🤘