FabSwingers.com forum: Sobriety * Trigger Warning *

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

So.. It’s coming to 5 year’s sobriety, I don’t know how I feel about it.

You could say numb? Happy? I don’t know, I have many regrets about what I’ve been through. But I’m forever thankful & full of gratitude that I am one of the few lucky ones who have been able to remain sober.

For anyone who’s been (or) going through such thing, please don’t ever hesitate to reach out.

You aren’t alone

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"So.. It’s coming to 5 year’s sobriety, I don’t know how I feel about it.

For anyone who’s been (or) going through such thing, please don’t ever hesitate to reach out.

You aren’t alone

Well done you.

One day at a time x

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By *penbicoupleCouple
over a year ago

Northampton

Oh my God!

This is my favourite ever post on Fab. Thank you!

I'm not sober, but since doing Dry Jan this year, I am thinking about my relationship with alcohol.

I am so pleased for you!

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By *ampWithABrainWoman
over a year ago

Glasgow

Very well done to you. I’ve not struggled with addiction personally but have several family members & friends who have/do and seen them go through it, and not always succeed. It’s not easy! So that is quite an achievement.

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By *aizyWoman
over a year ago

west midlands

Well done OP, congrats on your 5 yrs sober

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Congratulations OP

That’s amazing!.

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By *ormalfornorfolkMan
over a year ago

Norwich

I was never a problem drinker in terms of volume, but I gave up about 4 years ago now. Drink did have a tendency to turn me into an even bigger dick than I am usually. I don’t think it’s made much difference overall to be honest but I won’t go back to it. For those who are struggling with it though, I wish you good luck.

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By *odgerMooreMan
over a year ago

Carlisle

Hell of an achievement… one day at a time is the only way. More and more people i know are taking the sober path and say that they never felt better…. Hope everything works out for you

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By *yrdsisWoman
over a year ago

Gleam Street

Great and brave post op... continue up and out

Im not there yet, but hey... life

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Glasgow female wanted for hotel meet 25th june

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By *4bimMan
over a year ago

Farnborough Hampshire

Well done.

I stopped drinking a while ago.

Not fully, I'll have one and only one with friends but that's it.

I feel better for it and I'm sure you do.

Great to hear

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Glasgow female wanted for hotel meet 25th june"

Good to know

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By *coobyBoobyDooWoman
over a year ago

Markfield

"So.. It’s coming to 5 year’s sobriety, I don’t know how I feel about it.

For anyone who’s been (or) going through such thing, please don’t ever hesitate to reach out.

You aren’t alone

Great post and great achievement x

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By *ittlebirdWoman
over a year ago

The Big Smoke

"Glasgow female wanted for hotel meet 25th june"

You need the meet requests section

Not cool to jump on someone else’s thread

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By *ittlebirdWoman
over a year ago

The Big Smoke

"So.. It’s coming to 5 year’s sobriety, I don’t know how I feel about it.

For anyone who’s been (or) going through such thing, please don’t ever hesitate to reach out.

You aren’t alone

Well done OP. That’s a brilliant achievement

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"So.. It’s coming to 5 year’s sobriety, I don’t know how I feel about it.

For anyone who’s been (or) going through such thing, please don’t ever hesitate to reach out.

You aren’t alone

Well done OP. That’s a brilliant achievement

Ive supported many people with addictions O.P, so 5 years is a great milestone and here's to many more.

Being sober from alcohol is the hardest of all addictions and as you point out not many make it.

here's to life.

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By *REEPALESTINEMan
over a year ago

derby

Hahaha

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By *penbicoupleCouple
over a year ago

Northampton

"Hahaha"

Bit weird.

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By *inister_SpinsterWoman
over a year ago

North West

"So.. It’s coming to 5 year’s sobriety, I don’t know how I feel about it.

For anyone who’s been (or) going through such thing, please don’t ever hesitate to reach out.

You aren’t alone

I'm delighted for you OP and you should be chuffed to bits on your soberversary. Are you doing something to mark the occasion?

As a fellow sober here, I'm in year 3, I get how much of a milestone this is. And possibly some of your journey to get here.

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By *rder66Man
over a year ago

Tatooine

Congrats op.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Congratulations and well done!

Hopefully you’ve found something to replace alcohol with.

For me it’s been extreme, high adrenaline sports.

Not sure if I’ve had more bruises and fractures sober than I did when I was p*ssed but life is great!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Congrats OP,

Prior to covid I was 4.5y sober, fell off during that window, but aiming to get back.

It does change the way you feel, but for me, and I hope you agree, there were more positives to sobriety on the whole.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Well done. Thats an amazing achievement.

I'm not much of a drinker as I've seen first hand what it can do to people. I lost both my patents to alcohol.

Stay strong x

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By *edeWoman
over a year ago

the abyss

You should feel proud OP and celebrate the strength you have every day. I work in recovery and see people struggle with their demons. I don't think a lot of people understand how hard it can be to overcome, especially something so readily available and advertised in every other shop.

Be kind to yourself and know you are who you are today because of what you went through

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By *heGateKeeperMan
over a year ago

Stratford

Huge achievement OP. You should really be proud of yourself and the journey you’re on

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What a legend you are OP. Keep fighting x

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By *adyluck..Woman
over a year ago

West Yorkshire

Aww congrats OP ODAT does work and I reached my 10 years and still amazed how life as changed never want it back

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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Well done and keep going

I lost a family member last year to alcoholism, it’s not, a “good death” (yes I do often support “good deaths”).

I personally, don’t drink alcohol and haven’t for around 8 years. If I do, it’s maximum 2 drinks.

Mrs

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Good morning guys!

Sat having my morning coffee, reading the responses on this forum and those who have messaged me directly.

To each and everyone of you, from the bottom of my heart thank-you so much!

I feel super blessed, I hope you all have a lovely day

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By *isaB45Woman
over a year ago

Fabville

Congratulations, OP.

That's a long, hard road to walk.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Well done everyone who’s keeping to their goals you’re all legends

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By *uckslut and MCouple
over a year ago

Poole

Well done! It's not an easy battle to fight, and the Demon pops up every now and then. I know, I fight him reg. Don't want to steale your thead, just add to it, hopfully.

Being a dry alocholic. Not sure how long this time, but a good 4 years, I think this time. I still have urges that creep up. Its a real battle and fight not to give in. Just 1 drink, and I'd be back to a couple of bottles a night. So I'm a alcoholic, who dose not drink, hence I'm dry.

This time round, I'm detirmed to stay dry. The weight loss, the better health, and being a nicer person also helps. Not to mention saving the money.

Well done, keep going. Those of you thinking of giving up, try it, one day at a time.

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By *sbbwCucksubWoman
over a year ago

Carlisle

Congratulations, super proud of your achievement. No doubt many more years of success to come. You got this.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Well done my friend.

I gave up alcohol on the 29th of May 2016.

Had a couple of lapses on . Took my last line Jan 2018. Went from drinking a bottle of JD and doing 3.5g 4x a week to clean a sober.

Just wanted to acknowledge you. It's a hard but rewarding journey. Congrats

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By *ellinever70Woman
over a year ago

Ayrshire

"TRIGGER WARNING)

Well done and keep going

I lost a family member last year to alcoholism, it’s not, a “good death” (yes I do often support “good deaths”).

I personally, don’t drink alcohol and haven’t for around 8 years. If I do, it’s maximum 2 drinks.

Mrs

So when you say you don't drink, actually you do on occasion

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By *ormerWelshcouple2020Man
over a year ago

Stourbridge

"So.. It’s coming to 5 year’s sobriety, I don’t know how I feel about it.

For anyone who’s been (or) going through such thing, please don’t ever hesitate to reach out.

You aren’t alone

Congratulations, keep it going.

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By *lubchuckerMan
over a year ago

Oxfordshire

Well done OP, never look back.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

That's brilliant, OP.

You've every reason to be very proud.

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By *eroLondonMan
over a year ago

Covent Garden

Congratulations OP!

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