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Y’all God is so good Alcohol has been apart of my life for the past 9 years. For the past 3 it had taken over who I was. Alcoholism doesn’t discriminate, it affects people from all walks of life. But, with Gods strength and His grace I am able to have a fresh start. I am so thankful for everyone who has supported me through my new journey of sobriety ❤️ For anyone that is struggling with addiction, I see you and I am here for you.
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Here is the beautiful @xregann
sending the Sober Vibes since 4/24/18...”The first photo was taken long before I realized I had a problem with drinking. I was always known as the “party girl”, and used any and every event as an excuse to have a drink (or 10). In September I celebrated 5 months sober, and my 30th birthday. Alcohol was always my crutch, and this past summer I celebrated a lot of firsts without it. Giving up drinking was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done, but definitely the most rewarding. Every day is still tough, but I’ve learned so much about myself these past five months. I don’t need alcohol to have a good day or to drown out my feelings when I have a bad day. The sober community on Instagram has been one of the most beneficial aspects in my recovery. Seeing people like me fighting and winning this tough battle every day gives me the inspiration I need to keep my sobriety as my number one priority.” Keep kicking ass in your own recovery and inspiring others along the way!
The photo on the left was taken on Christmas Day in 2006, little did I know at that time it would be the last Christmas I drank.
In 2007 I spent most of the year trying to get sober, during which I relapsed three times, mainly because I was convinced I was too young to have a drink problem.
I never drank every day, but I was a binge drinker, once or twice a month, the drinking on a Friday night would trickle into the Saturday morning thanks to cocaine to fuel the party. I became sick and tired of feeling sick and tired.
Finally on the 15th December in 2007 I decided enough was enough, I got a sponsor, started to work on the 12 step program and finally started changing as a human being, changing emotionally and mentally. My outlook on the world started to change.
So today I celebrate 11 years of continuous sobriety. No alcohol, no drugs for 11 years.
It’s been the best decision I have ever made.
Anyone who is struggling with alcohol or drugs, or has a friend or family member who is, and wants some advice feel free to DM me and I’ll help if I can.
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GUESS WHAT!? I’m celebrating 17 months of sobriety today!!
The photograph on the left dates October 16, 2016. That’s 9 months before I made my decision to live clean. Sobriety has saved my life, my spirit and my purpose.
Drugs and alcohol became such a part of me that I completely lost myself & today, I AM SO FREAKING GRATEFUL TO BE BACK!
Why did I choose sobriety? My desire for change to better my life.
What did I do to stay sober? I went to my first meeting which held me accountable for my decision and then I searched for different things to occupy my mind.
I started to read; I began a regular yoga practice, and I spent time out in nature. At the beginning of my journey it was crucial for me to steer clear of my triggers and still to this day; I pray for the strength to keep going.
I have discovered that I am who matters most in my life. I have learned that there is no one "special" enough to hold onto if they are toxic. I have emerged myself into a world of new activities that bring me so much joy. And finally, after letting go of my regular party places; BEING as I knew it wasn't ending, it was indeed only beginning.
This post is for you. I love you, I support you, and I am always here for you.
The reality is that alcohol and drugs saved my life. At the age of 12/13 when I discovered them there was nothing else being offered to me that could give me sufficient relieve from my internal pain.
So alcohol and drugs were never my problem, they were an attempt at a solution to my problem.
Taking my healing to the next level was about finding knew ways to self sooth and ultimately give me a break from my internal pain while I worked on dealing with the pain itself. To do this a had to look at what drink and drugs were giving me escape from. The answer changes as my perceptions changes and it’s important for me to be aware of that, but the change from seeing it as a problem changed my outlook.
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I LOVE being sober. If you ever have a question about alcohol, sobriety, my story... ALL questions are welcome & valid. Don’t be shy. Bucket list goal: help turn around the negative stigma that follows Alcoholics. The alcoholics in my life are some of the most incredible, strong, purely honest people I’ve ever met. One day at a time... we are becoming the best versions of ourselves. ❤️ #sobermama #sobriety #recovery #alcoholisntworthit #addictionawareness #alcoholicsanonymous #onedayatatime
Eating disorder awareness: inspired by the lovely @annbann2 I felt I should honour eating disorder awareness week.
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My road to recovery has been a long and twisty one. I bumped into drug addiction and alcoholism along the way and I've put myself through things I'd never wish on my worst enemy. But the point is I recovered! And if this post reaches a single person who's struggling with ED recovery, or addiction for that matter, thinking they just can't do it - well, you can. .
The photo on the left was 10 whole years ago. My healing process has been very slow, but I got there.
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Now, every experience I've ever had on my journey has taught me something new about how to care for myself, how to feel worthy as I am - I don't have to suffer any more to like myself, and I'm not afraid to care for my body.
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ven when I physically recovered, my mental health took a lot longer, and is still a process. A quick fix for this type of illness doesn't exist and I could not do it on my own. If you're where I was, trust the process, reach out for help, and keep putting one foot Infront of the other - one day at a time. .
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Photography by my amazing friend @simon_j_morton who's been around for me through the bad and good times .
Should also give huge thanks to @markpalfery his experience and support has helped me completely rid myself of the remaining fear of food and embrace the curves!! #edrecovery #eatingdisorderrecovery #edawarenessweek #edawareness #edwarrior #addictionrecovery #selflove #mentalhealthwarrior #mentalillness #eatingdisordersrecovery #onedayatatime #addictionawareness #fitnesstransformation #transformationtuesday #bodytransformation #nourishnotpunish #anorexiarecover #anorexiasucks #takemebacktuesday #fitnessinspo