today is 17 months sober & I was so excited to share but then saw a whole debate under a post over when I should “stop counting”
it made me sad. because it’s up to me & posting helps me & I enjoy it. but I’m clearly being judged
some people really need “worry about themselves.”
it made me sad. because it’s up to me & posting helps me & I enjoy it. but I’m clearly being judged
some people really need “worry about themselves.”
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Keep posting.
CONGRATULATIONS! 👏👏👏
19 years in May, still counting!
my sponsor says that those that mind don't matter, and those that matter don't mind
Keep counting...trolls live under bridges n throw stones at people above them.
Keep counting..
‘should’ is a really annoying word 😒
I’m on, er, day 3 🫣🤞🏻
Totally agree about "should", it can be a horribly toxic word and concept sometimes
And we can be proud of your strength and commitment.
Win, win.
I had no idea but he counted them like breaths.
You know this, but by way of support, it's your journey, mark it your way.
Unfortunately, there will always be people who look like they’re judging us.
The trick is to realize that they aren’t thinking about us at all. They’re relating our experiences to their own lives.
Counting holds me accountable.
I’ve been a friend of Bills for a long time!!
YOU’RE DOING GREAT!!!!
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Not just physically, but mentally.
If counting makes you happy, fuck 'em. It's your health, not theirs.
I work with clients who still collect their sobriety chips several years in.
And we still give them kudos whether it’s one hour or 40 years.
Congratulations 🎉
Good for you! Wishing you all the best for the next seventeen months, and then seventeen years and then seventeen more.
Each month is filled with 28+ days where you could stumble and you haven’t. Celebrate the fuuuuck out of that each month.
We live in a linear timeline.
I quit cold turkey on Jan 16th 2024 & I too keep track, though not obsessivly.
Counting is what we're used to, and gives a feeling of accomplishment. If it works for you, I say carry on!
I hope you count forever, because every single day is a victory. You're in a marathon, and celebrating, or at least being proud of every mile will keep you going. ❤️❤️💪💪
One of my favorite learnings in sobriety is what other people think of me is none of my business:)
My message to that person is your counting not only helps you, it helps other people following you
More people than anyone will ever know
Spread your joy, it's a kindness
I know you know that, but reminders are sometimes needed in this environment
And don’t listen to others about how you should live your life, you’ve earned the right to celebrate your achievements
Congratulations! Always celebrate yourself and your accomplishments.
My only quibble about keeping count of clean and sober time is that people who have some lapses are not truly back to 'zero' - they are still moving forward along a good path.
🎉🍾🎈
Seriously, been there myself & this is no small feat…Also, screw the haters! You got this!
I hope to see you posts and your benchmarks for months and years to come.
Whatever platform the future may bring.
Some of us love counting and numbers and celebrating. Keep counting bc I’m always game for celebrating good things!!! 🎉
If you want to wake up and feel good about how long you've been working to make your life better then do it, and do it proudly!
I don't think we ever need to do counting, because it makes a quantifiable easy to look to see how much has been achieved.
some people, however, are spoilsports. don't let it get to you.
My history of being 'king of the losers' was turning around and days/yrs clean reinforced my 'winning'
My story became less about the tragedies of 'before' and more about my Big Life 'after' and cleantime provides context for others .
Don't listen to assholes who tell you what to do, but don't live your life.
Keep counting. Stop counting. Do what works for you homie.
I know my sobriety date and count the years and days when I struggle.
Stay your course. Be true to you.
Each addict’s recovery is individual, and very personal. F ‘em. They mean nothing.
I look forward to your posts. Keep on keepin’ on, one day at a time, and all the other sobriety cliches, including counting the days since your last drink.
You’ve worked your ass off. Fuck the trolls - they’ve decided they are perfect in every way (boring!!!)
💕🙏👏🥳
I’m sorry people are assholes.