I Am Sober

Calling a random number online and telling a stranger I need help saved my life. The days leading up to that moment were some of the lowest in my life. My “that would never happen to me” mindset was completely shattered. I wasn’t out of options. I could have kept down the path I just new that if I did I may never never make it Addiction Mental health Physical health Whatever it maybe I can promise you. Healing, growing, adapting, overcoming From the inside out will be the best gift you ever give yourself and your loved ones. Put in the work, make it a priority and everything else will take care of itself. Remember Happyness is the ultimate flex

I wonder if I could drink again… I mean it’s been over 10 years… I am grateful these thoughts rarely pop up And When they do I remember what it was like at the end of the road In treatment they taught us about our brains “Built in forgetter” the part that blocks out the bad ish to protect us from trauma. It’s how many get sucked back into fantasizing over the glory days of their addiction Which causes them to give it another go “It will be different this time” Has killed a lot of people Greatful God has helped me never forget

Goddamn, 1,000 days without drinking achieved ?? If you're looking to quit drinking, I recommend the I am Sober app as a great way to stay the course ??

I thought my life was over 9 years ago. ?? Instead, over the next 9 years, I found myself. I created Doughp. I went on #SharkTank. I became a Forbes 30 Under 30 and ... a Vegas 40 Under 40 and ... an Inc Female Founders 200. I found the love of my life and got married. I started a consulting business. I became a mom. This weekend I will celebrate 9 years of sobriety... ... But it hasn’t been all rainbows and butterflies. In this time, I’ve experienced loss, grief, anger, sadness, depression, anxiety, and more. (Sometimes all at once!) Thanks to my sobriety, all of these emotions were able to be felt. To be processed. To be healed. Today, I find so much joy and fulfillment in ?? my growing family ? helping other founders learn from my experience and ?? the continued work of Doughp to break the stigma around mental health & addiction recovery. To anyone starting their journey in recovery, I can assure you that everything is only just beginning for you. ?? You've got this. If you or anyone you know is struggling with alcohol/substance use disorder, please don’t go through it alone. You can choose a different path and there are resources available to help you.

Congrats Anna Gallagher! This is an incredible accomplishment.

Boom!! 28 months no ?? Fun journey, not gonna lie! I Am Sober #sober #nobooze #alcoholfreelife #0.0 #alcoholfree #iamsober

Sunday's used to be the toughest day of the week for me. Losing my partner left a mark I thought I'd never overcome. I felt vulnerable, scared, and utterly alone. But here I am, three months later, from treatment at the priory (for grief) transformed. Another chapter of my life is slowly coming together, and I couldn't be more grateful. I want to shout out a few people who have kept the stabilizers on me, who've been my rocks in the storm of grief. Your unwavering support has been my lifeline. Despite the pain, I feel blessed, grateful, and proud to have overcome mental health challenges, addiction, and grief. Every Sunday now, I see not just a reminder of loss, but a symbol of resilience and growth. I Am Sober day 1,063 today Just for today! #Transformation #Strength #Resilience #AddictionRecovery #MentalHealthJourney #Gratitude #OvercomingObstacles #HealingJourney #ODAAT #recovery Chris Gilham Julie Martin Emma Shaw Alice Hendy MBE The Guiding Light Podcast Andy Margett Joe Clarkson Betknowmore UK Jason Baker Oliver Dunn Isaac Dunn Helen Pamely Helen Bourke Glencourt Associates

Incredible job Ryan Owens

I've had plenty of opportunities to say “I'll take one”. No one would have been the wiser No one would have thought anything of it It could have been my secret So what's my why? In my experience, most people drink to alter their normal state for a short stint to feel an abnormal way. Well, that's at least the goal. For me, I felt abnormal without it and so when I had it I felt normal. So as a young man once I picked up on “my life is easier with a little buzz” it started a pattern, which became a habit that became an obsession which is addiction. So back to my why… Why haven't I tested the waters Tried just a sip The answer isn't because I haven't thought about it It's because I have everything to lose and nothing to gain Which is a miracle I have nothing to gain because my mind, body, and soul are full. A drink, a hit, a dice roll, a whatever doesn’t serve me anymore. That transformation was earned Treatment, therapy, 12 steps, God, Sponsorship, mentorship, other dudes showing a 23-year-old boy what it means to be a Sober Man. I'm still on the journey One day at a time

24 hours is all we have, make it count. 1 year 5 months 21 days #iamsober #betterme #disciplineisfreedom