5 + years sober: what I learned, benefits, downsides, tips & why it was the best decision of my life
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- Опубликовано: 14 май 2024
- Quitting alcohol: a simple choice that changed my life, as a person with a very addictive personality who struggled with substance abuse issues 🙏
00:00 intro
00:30 The BEST choice i ever made in my life
02:00 1. I stopped screwing up
03:10 2. i became honest
03:38 3. I had more energy and clarity
04:40 4. More drive
05:18 5 Health
05:56 5. It became easier
06:20 7. It unlocked my athletic potential
08:06 8. Saved me money
08:45 Biggest takeaway
10:04 Downsides: losing friends
11:29 No support
12:58 Tips - finding community and social media
14:13 Find what works for you
14:58 I make this video with compassion for myself
16:10 If you fear the people around you won't support you, hear this
17:30 Let's Get After it: Life only happens now
Positive rolemodels and resources:
@richroll the Rich Roll Podcast is life changing
@durianriders
#sober #sobriety #quittingalcohol
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About me
My name is Patrick Delorenzi and I am passionate videographer and endurance athlete.
I believe in fueling ourselves with nutrient rich foods, and filling our days with endurance training and racing, as a way to discover our deeper purpose in life, practice self realization, and advance out life.
My goal is to use film as a means to spread meaningful stories about extraordinary athletes and people from the globe.
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Four months sober. I don’t feel like I “gave up” drinking; it’s more like I got rid of something that was making me miserable.
Day 11 of no beer and I’ve noticed the following: amazing sleep, lower anxiety, clear mind, higher self-esteem, and more money.
How is it going? 🙌🏻❌🍺
2 years sober here. I completely relate to everything said in this video. For anyone that is struggling, or is as terrified as i was about getting sober, everything Patrick says is 100% true. My life is night and day difference compared to when I was drinking. there is not one negative aspect about removing alcohol from your life. In just 2 years, I have received 2 promotions at work, (a job I was almost fired from due to drinking), I got my own apartment, I ran both a half and full marathon, i traveled to Costa Rica, and just got back from Peru, where I hiked the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. None of these things would have been possible if alcohol was still a part of my life. But more important than any accomplishments, I am completely happy with who I am. There is NOTHING to be afraid of when it comes to giving uo drinking. Your life will only get better. Thank you for the video Patrick, its always nice to have the best choice of my life reiterated by speeches like this
Bro!! ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥 Great job, I’m super stoked for you
Took the words right out my mouth. 100% spot on 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
This is so inspiring, and rings very true for me as well. Thank you for sharing and congratulations on making this choice for yourself. ❤
Wow bro! I'm proud of you 🙌
I had no idea how good my life would be! Very happy for you Tom!...Mark 5/8/1994
I lost my best man due to heavy drinking last week… I’m 59. Was planning to stop at 60. It’s now time to stop as my memorial to him and for my future 🙏🏼
I'm so sorry for your loss. Wishing you well on your journey.
I’m sober as of today 💜🖖
This was just what I needed to see. Today I am 10 weeks sober and watching this reconfirmed my sobriety decision as such a positive change in my life.
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Fair play to you , cool name too
I dont drink so I dont know the joy of being sober after a drinking habit
How’s it going? I hope well
I'm replying, just so that I can put this into words. I've spent years using alcohol to distract from life's randomness. I'd consider myself an angry person, I just don't like or understand much of what's going on in the world. After 3 very important people in my life have died this year, I've escaped to a holiday destination, from where I write this 'note'.
This video has had a profound effect on my thinking. It feels more relatable than Rich Roll's experiences, and succinctly outlines the positives and does a good job of highlighting the negatives of the booze lifestyle. I've always had an interest in health & fitness, but undoubtably, drinking has held me back. I've chosen jobs to keep me very active (tree surgeon, building work), but I've capped most days off with 10 cans of lager, causing huge stress on every organ in my body.
I've crossed 40yo recently and started cutting back, but haven't found the will to quit entirely. Life stresses have excused some recent excesses, but I really do /now/ need to kick it altogether and get my shit sorted.
Starting Dec 6th 2023, I too will be joining the entirely sober co-hort.
Thankyou @patrickdelorenzi for the video, and @cooziemcginn696 for letting my hijack your post to make my statement.
I started my sobriety journey 3 days after drinking heavily for over 30 years.
Im 50 soon. I hope I’m strong enough.
how are you doing? hope you're ok
Still not drinking@@dustyoldhatand I don’t want to drink. My drinking was based on habit rather than addiction i believe. Break the habit and you’re in the clear
@@apple1234iou great job, keep going! It ‘s never early enough, but also never too late.
I stopped on February 3, 2023, todays date is February 24 2023 . Thank you all for your encouragement to everyone trying to stop. I'm 70 years old, and it's never too late to start .God bless us all .
same here. 10 days sober. almost 50
I'm at the point that I only drink a few times a year, but I'm starting to slowly go 100% sober the older I get. I love the mental clarity, not being hungover, not dealing with fake friends, and my workouts have been 10x better than usual.
Nice 👍 🔥🔥
Veil of distraction is a beautiful way to put it
10 years of sobriety this year, been an incredible journey, after over 20 years of heavy alcoholism, I literally didn't think the life I have now was possible, first couple of years were very difficult but the last 8 years has just been me testing myself to see what I'm capable of, and the results have been nothing short of astounding, professionally and personally, a life beyond my wildest dreams 👌
🔥 congratulations EG!
How’d you kick the drink?
Being 70, lifelong learning, understanding, observation, experience, re-examination 24/7 365.
January 26 1997.
Sobriety became my anchorage in a world of rock and roll, and I've done all those places where temptation was and still is alive and well.
Love always
I needed to see this today. I woke up hungover this morning and hated how I felt. I told myself today that I would get sober and live a better quality of life! Thank you for making this video.
🤝🤝🤝🙏
How is it going? ❌🍺🙌🏻
34 years sober - sobriety & serenity = growing up and coming out of our toxic fantasy life !!!
Fantasy life is accurate. Im someone who loves being in my mind. Alcohol makes that aspect of life so sexy to me that I choose to be there whenever possible. It doesn’t fit with the rest of life because it hurts so much. Getting back on the horse
2 years sober here. Hands down the most powerful decision Ive ever made. Great insight brother!
100 days tomorrow! I can't believe youtube has chosen this video for me. It is a sign. I'm really enjoying who I am slowly but surely turning into. 200 days is next and I know it will be done, 1,000 after that! No urges and everyone has been incredibly supportive around me which I have to say has been really amazing. Also I have connected with a couple of friends who have also chosen a no alcohol lifestyle. Friends I didn't even realise. Both of them +10 years now. Life is good and the old cliche, everyday is a new day.
Hows it going brother?
I totally agree with you. Wish I would have quit earlier in life.
I'll be 2 years sober January 15th, 2023. Drank for 50 years.
Fortunately, I'm still in good health. Life is good, life is much better now. Don't ever want to revisit those dark days again.
Take care.
Blessings👍🎩👍
Congratulations on 2 years!
@@stevenalvarado5271
Thank you👍
Thank you for this Patrick. 59 years old and 40 years an alcoholic. Time to change things up, no more hiding my habit and feeling ashamed. It’s gonna be an exciting ride.
Wonderful!
One week sober & feeling real motivated. I’m not an alcoholic but I definitely drink way too much and have an unhealthy relationship with alcohol. I want clarity, energy, creativity and good health. I’ve taken a month off here and there in the past but right now I kinda wanna quit forever!
💥💥💥💥
@@PatrickDelorenzi this is exactly where I’m at. I’m not an alcoholic by any means, but I drink way too much and definitely have a problematic issue with it…
Sorry, but what do you guys think an alcoholic is? Someone who drinks to much and has an unhealthy & problematic relationship with alcohol lol
@@gratephuldol I think they are refering to what is called ‘full blown alcoholic’. Many people are chronic users, meaning they consistently consume X amount over a period of time, but thats not the same as alcoholic, drinking large amounts every day, and becoming so dependent that they will have severe, physical withdrawal symptoms if they stop consuming. But Even moderate chronic use will greatly impact your health in a negative way.
@gratephuldol
It could possibly mean that when they drink, maybe they don’t do it all the time and just on the weekends for example. But when they do they can’t just have one drink and up getting wasted every time. I wouldn’t say that’s an alcoholic but definitely a problem and unhealthy
I quit about a month ago. Had one hic up at a staff party and it definitely strengthened my resolve to be done with it. I always remember my biology teachers words. “If alcohol was discovered for the first time today, it would be labeled a poison.”
Your comment hit home because my highschool Biology teacher Mr.Baldassaro(God Rest His Soul) was very incline with health. Out of all the “football jocks” and “preppy” kids in the science classes I took; he took a liking to me and purposely nicknamed me “J-Mac”(my first name starts with J and my last name starts with Mac)
He passed away with Mantle Cell Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in my graduating year. He always knew I was a good kid.
Long story LONG…I took my own path and the main bad path was alcoholism. I’m 27 now and it’s been over a decade from High school and I hope you’re still proud of me Mr. B
I will find my way and be the original J-Mac 💞💪
Keep going bro ! You can do this 👍
@@DARF1000 keep it up. You will back to your Original self
Your 4 and 5 year sobriety videos are so freaking sick. No gimmicks, or anyone trying to sell you some program. Just a true, authentic experience about how alcohol affected your life and how you overcame it. Please don't ever take these videos down because I guarantee that I'll come back to these videos at some point in my life. Thank you for sharing your story.
Thank you Johnny, sorry for the late reply but your comment just slipped thru. 🙏
This resonates with me a lot - so empowering ❤. I am finding the same thing to be true to do my sport and finding a message where someone has the same motivation to change as how I feel, as per usual sober messages seem so limiting way to live. I feel like to eliminate the poison feels right, and instead of a sacrifice of not drinking the days I don’t drink are a gift to my body, my next day and my health. I can’t say I have quit but I have been giving myself better days more often.
80 days of sobriety today!!! Best thing I have ever done for myself and those I love including my dog❤ Today has provided miraculous clarity and further proof that I am on my path. Thank you for this inspirational video!❤❤❤
I realized after I quit that my dog liked me a lot more! Seriously! We’ve always been great pals but now we’re even closer.
I never really had a drink problem, but over a year ago, I just decided booze just wasn't making me feel good, and I only really drank for social reasons. I quit it completely. I have started to feel good, I mean REALLY good, my mind is sharper, I have more energy, I'm calmer, and exactly as you say, feel more in the moment. Just to get up on Saturday mornings and have a clear head is amazing.
My advice to anyone would be: Quit it, completely, it's poison. Don't believe the lie that you have to have a drink to have a good time.
Hahaha, snap! I just wrote something so similar. People around me kind of don't quite understand, because I wasn't an alcoholic, or doing stupid stuff when drinking, would drink 1-3 times a week. Which made people around wonder why "I needed to do this", when there wasn't a "problem". I don't preach it to anyone else, except to say to them "best decision of my life, I feel exponentially better every day I'm sober, so breaking that for one drink, sets me back all that exponential value"... I know people around me will notice how happy and healthy I am, and start to consider it in some way for themselves...
That's amazing CA!
4 days sober. I can't sleep, but I'm hopeful
I keep on relapsing. My current record is 3 months sober. I'm trying to beat it now though. You're inspiration for this
Hey Charlie, Keep at it and have faith, believe in yourself
wow 3 months, thats amazing!
You have to stop seeing alcohol as a drink and start seeing it as a poison. Cleaning solvent and the alcohol you drink is pretty much the same thing except in less amount and flavored.
For me, 4 months was the sweet spot. Once I got to 4, I was done for life! Keep at it!!!
There's something about the 3 month mark, it's actually a really hard stage, speaking from experience . Good luck in your future btw
This is one of the channels that gave me the courage to start my RUclips channel 6 months ago about self development. Now I have 416 subs and > 100 hours of watch time. I know it’s not comparable with others but I’m still proud I started because I’ve been learning so many lessonsÀ we that I couldn’t have learned without getting started in the 1st place.
100% agree with everything you said mate! I too haven't drunk for 5 years and am now both mentally and physically fitter than ever at the age of 46. And I've just completed my 2nd 70.3 triathlon and am looking to do a full next year. Quitting alcohol is life changing, not just for you but for everyone around you, especially loved ones!
.Great video mate, and I'm sure it will Inpire a lot of people 👍
Killing it man ❤️🙇🙌🙌
This is all I needed cheers man good on you for keeping strong.
Thank you for this video! really helps me out!
I’ve been an alcoholic/addict for 27 years now. I’m turning 40 this year and I have 3 kids under the age of 9. Thanks for making this video. It’s a big inspiration/motivation. I need to get myself in order immediately. If I live to be 90 that means I have 50 years left to live to my full potential. Sounds like an excellent idea to me 👌🏻
Yes, it is! Go for it :)
@@thesweetprince I’m on day 7 💪🏻
@@ceedub_1983 day 5 for me...lets gooo!!!
Sober Leon has helped me. You can do it Cam
@@born2game556 💪🏻 All the best
The lack of support is so real! And it hurts when it’s family who smirk and offer alcohol to trip me up. But I’m 3.5 years in and nothing will stop me now!
That really is one of the hardest things - I just pop in a Rich roll pod episode and get inspired to stay on track!
It's crazy that the same people who see the problems that alcohol cause in our lives are the same ones who laugh at us when we try to make some positive changes. My advice is to talk about it as little as possible to those people and if they ask, just say it's for health reasons and be vague. Or else, just say that you don't feel like drinking that particular night.
Love it, thank you!
Thank you so much for this!
Thank you for this! Saving this video to my sobriety playlist immediately. 🥰
495 days clean and sober as of today. Looking back at my old photos of where I was during my drinking years, I really don't wanna go back to that past life. It took me until this past summer to realize that I have no choice but to accept what had happened and mourn the past life, even though it's dead and gone.
Sometimes, I feel that I'm not worthy of living life all over again when all I did in the past was wasting my life away and passing by big opportunities...all due to drinking and overeating from the age of 19 going on 20 to the age of 34 1/2. But now, I know better. I've survived this long to get sober over a year ago. Now, I must go forward and survive to live a much healthier sober life. I know that I'm worthy of myself and I deserve happiness.
I've learned how to accept what had happened to me and start all over again with sobriety and getting well. It's a tough road, but I know that I can do it. I've come this far and I will keep going. Being sober became the best decision in my life and I'm thankful for that every single day I'm living. I'm not a sobriety influencer or anything. I'm just me and I love being me.
You are 💯 % worthy Cecelia! “I’m just em and I love being me” is a golden quote - great job on your journey and have a great day
Today I'm on day 497 since my last drink. Had to look it up, I so rarely miss it. Was nice to see your comment and I hope you are continuing to enjoy your new life.
7 days yesterday! Can't believe I wasted so much of my life but it's ok, I'm here in the present moment sober and watching your video. Thank you ❤️ 😍 💖
Thank you for this inspiring story!
love this , thank you for sharing
1 year sober from booze and weed. Thank you for your story. You have a great way of communicating with emotion and truth!
Hi Patrick Congratulations on your 5+years! I am a recovering alcoholic, and I will be coming up on my fifth year in November. I can relate to every single thing you said. I was drowning in my addiction to alcohol. I first started trying to get sober in 2005, I would get short stints of sobriety here & there but, always relapsing ~ finally five years ago i couldn’t take the beating from booze any longer I was done! I was sad & terrified always. It was time for a major change in my life. I went to treatment in Ft Lauderdale FL (I live in GA) and stayed for 4 months ~ I’m so grateful & thankful that today I am FREE from King alcohol & I love that I literally spring out of bed in the mornings & ready myself for a great day, ! feeling peaceful is the best! I wish you well.
Wow powerful, thank you 🙏🏽
Thank you for sharing this video Patrick. It really inspired me.
Thank you! This really hits home and is so encouraging. I'm only 10 days in, but I'm more determined than I've ever been before. Your video is very motivating!
Go for it JR, commit and never look back 🔥 🔥 🔥
Instant classic video
That’s so sick man! Keep going, we are the sober warriors 🙌🙌
@@PatrickDelorenzi
Thank you for this
Thankyou for this video 👍
im 5 weeks sober the first night i quit i watched one of your other videos and just wanted to say thankyou for being out there for people.
Crushing it G 🫶🪅❤️
This was quite honestly one of the most amazing video’s i’ve ever watched. I feel inspired and i have never felt so excited for my own future. Thank you for making this video.
I'm really glad you liked it Conor, thank you
Thank you for sharing your journey.
Loved this brother ❤🤝
The whole video is powerful, but the ending is especially powerful. Your willingness to be vulnerable and share those pictures is admirable. Thank you for sharing your story and knowledge.
Hey thank you JRV 🙏🙏
That was great. I felt that very deeply. I’m actually excited to go sober forever now. I’ve done 3 months stints in the past. But went back. But I am so over alcohol now. It has took me away from myself and ruined me for too long. I haven’t had a drink in 7 days and I do not plan on drinking again.
Couldn’t agree more 💪🏼
I appreciate you sharing these very powerful reflections. Thank you.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. Your message has blown me away and is what I have been looking for. My journey has been long and I am ready to do this. I am ready to finally accept myself.
How old are u bro?
Great dude. Cheers to another 5+ years.
Thank you 🙏
What a great video. Thank you! I needed to hear this today.
Amen! Many continued Blessings .. Thank You so much 🫶
Nice job! And nice video. I quit drinking almost 14 years ago when I turned 45. Just stopped and not a drop since. Best decision I ever made. My wife feels more loved. My children feel more valued. I Grandchildren love my vitality. so glad to hear you are free…
Wow your amazing and such an humble amazing personality ❤️
Thank you Louise 🙏 Have a great day
Very sweet. Thank you for your inspirational words.
Well done mate, super video and message.
Beautiful video ..totally 2.5 years AF it just gets better and better ..love helping and supporting others on this journey 🙏💚
Thank you for the kind comment Sue 🙏
Straight to the sobriety inspiration playlist 📩
Thank you SM 🙏 Stoked to make the list; Have a great day
Awesome video, congratulations as well!
Great video thanks alot currently 27 now aswell and ready for change
Great video mate. I’m on day 38 and just starting to feel good. I’m also training again. Thanks for sharing
Hey Steve, thank you 🙏 and good luck 🍀
I think it’s finally time for me to commit to the sober life. I’ve let alcohol run my life for far too long. I’ve tried a few times over the last couple of years, four months being my best stint of sobriety. I always to to convince myself that I actually enjoy drinking when in fact detest it.
Took up long distance running earlier this year and my progress has been amazing, the only thing stopping me from achieving my goals is alcohol as it zaps all motivation.
I can officially say I had my last alcoholic drink last week, I’m done for good! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
Great job 👏 We are with you
3 months and I feel great! Love it!
👍 Thank You, Man! ♥️
1717 days. Exact same experience. Best decision of my life. By far.
I don’t drink much, but when I do, I drink a lot. Now that I'm in my 30s, the hangover is so bad. Last weekend, I was throwing my guts out and seriously considering being sober and focusing on my fitness since I am training for a marathon. Drinking made me miss a day of my training, and I didn't feel good about myself because of that. This video confirms what I've been thinking for a few days.
I loved this video, and truly feel inspired by it. The idea of quitting is still incredibly daunting for me from a social standpoint, but it’s very encouraging to see others succeeding in life after making this choice.
Good for you. I didn't plan to watch the entire video but couldn't pull away. Similar experiences like this are sometimes the push people need to grow in many different ways. Thank you for the vulnerability and story.
This year will be 10 years sober. I will never forget 2013 spring after hitting rock bottom it was the most beautiful moment in my life, it's like you are born again, but now you can really experience that feeling.
Great job and thank you for sharing JS 🙏
What a inspiring video man!🙏 starting the sobriety path now. Been through real tough times last few years, realized substance abuse serves no purpose. Just numbs you at time but makes you feel so much worse! I’ve Had enough! The feeling of exercise, surfing, going to gym, running, even just walking my dogs gives me such a greater feeling than any other! Still early days, messed up a week ago but trying my best… wish me luck 🙏☺️
Hey Jotstar, thank you so much for the comment. Don't stress about what happened, every day is a new day and a new opportunity to tap into what makes us thrive 🙌
Fair play to you, brave to follow your own path
I love this message! Thank you
Beautiful! Your testimony could be my own. The alcohol free life is a stellar improvement. THANK YOU for the video.
Hey Brian, thank you so much for the comment - I’m so happy for you 🙏
Thank you for your transparency, honesty, vulnerability & sharing. I’m on Day 87 after being a closet alcoholic & addict for 10.5 years. I love how life FEELS. I used to drink to numb or forget. Now I love greeting all emotions, good & tough. I love being present, the serenity, the peace, having hope again and empathy. I look forward to the future instead of dreading it.
Hey TT, thank you for the comment and I’m very happy for you 🙏
Thank you for posting. Found very meaningful that your shared your story.
Thanks for sharing brother.. GREAT VID!
That was a fantastic video. Really inspiring. So happy for you that you’ve turned your life around. I’m almost 11 weeks sober and I feel fantastic. I’ve be into weight training for afew years but when I was drinking I was always self sabotaging myself. Drink on the Saturday and I wouldn’t go to the gym for days on end while recovering eating complete shit in the process. Today there is no self sabotages, I’m so consistent with it and the positivity from it is bleeding into all aspects of my life. Best decision ever. Thanks mate.
Great work AS! Smashing it, thank you the comment 🙏 I hope you have great day
11 weeks is nearly 3 months.. awesome. I'm just past 3 weeks, so 3 months will be a major accomplishment
I’ve been a heavy drinker for over 6 years now. When I start drinking I can’t stop and every time I become Mr Hyde. Last summer my wife kicked me out because of things I’ve said and done while drunk, we got back together a few months later but I’ve damn near ruined our relationship for the second time now and I feel terrible for the things I’ve put her through. Your story and positivity are a true beacon of hope for me and really helps me truly feel like I have a chance of overcoming this monster. Thank you for the inspiration brother💚🙏
Thank you Colten, I hope you overcome this. Actually, I have no doubt you will 🙏🕊
I hope things are better with your wife
That was a wwonderfully inspiring video. Thank you❤
You sound genuinely happy. Thanks for the message ❤
Today I start my path to sobriety and I absolutely love this video ! Thanks mate!
Hey mate, how’s it going?
Coming up on 18 months sober. Absolutely without a doubt the best year of my life since I was 15. And just like you said, honest and humility are the key
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🙏🙏
You are a total inspiration, thank you . And good job !!
Thanks so much for sharing ❤
A very inspiring story. Helps to keep motivated and stay on the path. My brother and I are only three months sober now. But we’re taking it seriously and that’s why we started our podcast about it.
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Such an uplifting video, I am on 96 days. I told everyone in my life I know this is the best decision I will ever make. I’m so looking forward to the future.
Thinking about it over the past 96 days I’ve dealt with a lot of situations in such a better way than when I was drinking.
Thank you for sharing Becca 🙏
absolutely f-ing brilliant! well done patrick. thank you.
thank you for your support and wisdom you amazing being
I can relate 100% to your story bro😢 I was sober for a year not until a week ago😢 and now I feel so really bad about myself, I feel like no matter how I change my life I'm stuck in this cycle😢
Hey NB, every day is a new opportunity to try and do your best. I believe in you
Try reading " Allen Carr`s easy way to quit alcohol". Trust me it will help with your motivation, determination and make you see alcohol in a clear light. It gives you nothing. The reason most relapses is because they don`t see it in the clear view. And underestimate the fact that it is HIGHLY addictiv. Just one drink is enough to start on the path of binge drinking, or daily drinking. It`s nothing wrong with you. It`s alcohol that`s addictiv. But when you see this truth, and the hundreds of billions the alcohol industry invests in marketing to get people addicted and to think that it somehow gives them a benifit. You will realize the truth.
That even a single glass of beer is going to make you addicted. And that it does nothing for you in the long run. Having " Fun" in 1-3 hours, but ruined day`s after is not a good deal.
Very inspiring, thank you!!
Well said!!!😁👍🏻
It is similar to ending a bad relationship- you will think about it a lot for the first several days...weeks....months...but with each passing day- attention to it fades until it is a distant memory. Just realize the hardest part is usually the beginning. Just focus on each day.
Like that analogy :)
Thanks for sharing. I'm over 5 years clean from intravenous drug use (meth, opiates, and anything i could inject. Now i'm on my first week of zero alcohol and i'm seeing a sober life in my future. You're right. Finding a community of people like me is difficult.
🙌🙌 thank you for the comment Scottie and good luck 🍀
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He's absolutely right on .. Well done..!!
Thank you so much Patrick you super 🌟! ❤
Currently only 4 days sober, this video hits different. I truly appreciate this here is to the rest of my life without the drink
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