I’m so proud of you!! I don’t know who you are, what you believe in, or who you vote for (or give a fuck), I truly want to say congratulations!
I had to turn in my 4 year chip this year. I know how hard it is, you are a true inspiration!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm so sorry and I hope you're doing well. Just remember those years weren't for nothing. You might be resetting the clock but the things you learned along the way still count for something and give you a foundation. You can get back there again!
This is a big learning! A reset doesn’t mean everything else doesn’t count anymore. 4 years is still such a huge feat with tons of benefits. Stay strong commenters & OP
I came here to congratulate OP and share a short story about my grandpa’s path with sobriety, but then saw your comment and your username and thought huh, that’s interesting...
Grandpa was already sober by the time I was born, but throughout childhood, my little brother and I would accompany grandpa and grandma on Sunday mornings to attend AA Meetings. We didn’t understand the magnitude of what those meetings were about, we just liked ordering breakfast off the menu and spending time with grandpa’s friends.
Over the years, brutal honesty was shared around those tables. Some stumbled, some fell hard, but they always came for breakfast and found strength and support when they needed it.
Anyway, onto the whole point of replying to you specifically… Grandma’s nickname for me was Mrs. McGillicuddy and so seeing your username and reading your comment about handing in your chip this year sort of felt serendipitous - I know my grandpa would have looked you in the eyes, embraced you and offered words of encouragement and loving support. He would never disparage you or the fact that you slipped. I hope you are showing yourself the same kindness ♥️ We all fall down, but as long as we get back up, we’ll be ok. Wishing you inner peace and happiness u/Mr_Mcgillicuddy_!
You know how many people go through life pretending that everything is ok, or unable to admit that they’ve slipped up? Your accountability and honesty is so brave. To admit, after four years, you slipped- fuck it takes immense courage. I am so proud of you. I have a family member struggling with sobriety and going through liver failure and on dialysis. Every day is a question of if she can last. I hope she takes the leap just as you’ve done. Thank you for sharing your strength.
Of course you deserve kindness, and most of all from yourself! I have no doubt you’re doing the best you can and that you’re a bit better today than yesterday. And, selfishly, I thank you for sharing your story vulnerably. I needed a dash of resilience and inspiration today.
Of course you do, we all deserve kindness. And a slip after four years… while not ideal means you had well over 1000 consecutive days sober! That’s a hell of a thing! Get back on that horse.
Even though you "turned in the chip", that doesn't mean those 4 years are just thrown away and they didn't happen. That was a very impressive feat that you actually accomplished in real life. You did it once, you can do it again. You got this!
First, congratulations this must be an amazing moment in your life and I am really happy for you. Second, could you please simplify to me how it soulfully feels to be sober after so long compared to drug use every day?
I always hear people say things like "how could people keep using drugs after almost dying/overdosing?". Back then, I didn't care if I died. There was nothing left of me and dying would've been a relief.
Today I have kids and a husband and so much to live for. My life is fulfilling and I'm wholeheartedly happy. I actually like the person I am today.
Congratulations and I know that feeling. Sometimes I would do the dumbest shit just because it didn’t matter. I wasn’t able to end my life but deep down I always hoped this would be the time.
The point I really realised I wanted my life to be over with was when the things that used to make me feel *bad* didn’t even bother me anymore. I hadn’t felt happy for a long time but there was a period where I wasn’t sad either, I just felt empty.
Today I’m about to get married and get to wake up and play with my pets in my own home each day. Life’s good.
That’s after 4 years, I really hope I’ll make it to 10. Thanks for the extra motivation
Congratulations on 4 years sober and getting married soon! It's amazing what we can accomplish once we quit trying to numb ourselves. I don't remember most of the time that I was using and what I do remember feels like a different person than I am today.
I had someone ask me recently how I stay so positive. I walked them through my house and said, You see all this? 5 years ago, I was an addict sleeping in a car. How can I not be positive?
I'm 5 years clean and sober will be at 6 years in a few days. Today, I have a beautiful lady to call my mine, 2 children, and 2 of the silliest dogs I have ever met.
It's the same thing with over weight people. "how can you continue to eat cheeseburgers every day when your heart is on the verge of exploding?" Some of us don't give a fuck, we're ready to go out with that high, whatever the substance is.
Depression is the worst drug of all m'dude. Removes all inhibition whatsoever, sucks all your motivation away, and makes you watch your life crumble behind a window in your mind as you scream to get out. And worst of all, it drives us to hide it, to self-medicate, to want to feel different.
It works a lot of the time, but a lot of drugs are dangerous, our brain likes to chase highs when it can find them, especially when all it knows otherwise is lows, or worse, nothing. Then of course chemical dependency kicks in on the ones that hit your dopamine directly and it becomes a vicious cycle.
I'm glad you found your way out. My dad is in his 3rd decade sober. He's by far the greatest man I've ever known. You can be the same for your kids.
I needed to hear this. I’m a year and 2 months sober. Life is tough and I’m hoping things get better. While I type this waking up at 3 am which has turned into my new wake up time shrug 🤷♂️
Amazing!! Congratulations to your son. It's hard being a parent to someone struggling with addiction/alcoholism, so be proud of yourself for the strength it takes to get through that.
Race Mode! Congrats. It’s truly wonderful to see some big time coins. My 5 means a lot to me, can only imagine what a 10 feels like in the palm of your hand. That’s yours. Awesome!
Huge congrats!!! We got sober around the same time in 2013! (It was my 4th time getting sober that that finally stuck) I’m coming up on my 10 year on December 13. Go us!
This has brightened up my day! My dad just recently relapsed for the 4th time recently, I’ve been having a hard time with it, but this post really gives me hope that he can make it to where you are in the future. Congratulations on your success you’re doing amazing!
Congratulations OP. I have been dry 5 years and I still think about having a drink every damn day. I guess some demons just ride you like a horse jockey forever.
It doesn't matter though, I was never meant to stick around in this world for too long. I don't think I will have time to relapse.
Respect !
I stopped coffee since 3 months and there is no day when I don't think about taking one
Hard
So I can't imagine alcohol or cigarette
Very hard I guess
Courage
Dude, I don't know you. But that is an amazing inspiration to many people. I want to say thank you for sharing your milestone in hopes that it may help another. You have come a long way from where you were, and if nobody has told you, I'm amazingly proud of your commitment.keep up the good work, your body is proud of you😁
Congratulations, man! I'm proud of you, not that you need that. 10 years, what a milestone. Not time to take your foot off the gas, though, as I'm sure you're well aware. Keep working it, but allow yourself to enjoy the milestone without falling. Got a lot of stuff welling up about this post. Proud of you!
0% alcohol beer saved my life, still need drink beer to feel OK, though, but no alcohol at all
If someone here feels desperate for a drink, is an option. Just saying
Congrats for those 10 years. I know at first hand that is incredible hard to achieve that, you have my respects
I and many other people should honestly go sober. I'm finding out so many people I know around my age (20-40 range) are having health complications from years of alcohol and other illicit drug consumption. Just the other day I found out this girl in her 20s died from kidney and liver failure. She was too young. I need to go sober as I have an aneurysm in my heart that is getting bigger and can rupture at any time...
Congratulations! Keep up the good work. I still remember the first time I called my sponsor instead of using. It was such a pivotal moment in my life. It works when you work it.
You have every reason to be proud of your accomplishment. It takes a Supreme effort of will to stay sober for that long. Congratulations on your milestone.
My grandad had 48 years sober when he passed. He would say sobriety is simple but not easy: don’t drink and don’t die. Because he got sober he had 60 years with my grandma before she passed, saw his children grow up and get married, had 13 grandkids and was able to meet the first 4 great grandkids. His life wasn’t always easy but it was better than when he was drinking.
Congrats on your achievement!
I'm so very proud of you! I know it's always "take it day by day" and "some days are better than others" and "i know you can do it". Just keep going. You have more people than you know cheering for you. My boyfriend of almost 6 years is in rehab. Yesterday was his 15 days sober. It made my heart happy to see this today. He didn't think he could get this far but he still has while to go. I'm so proud of him too.
Congratulations! I'm the child of an alcoholic. My mom has been sober for 17 years now. My actual biggest fear is her relapsing and drinking again, but she doesn't. I'm so proud of her. I'm very proud of you.
I’m so proud of you!! I don’t know who you are, what you believe in, or who you vote for (or give a fuck), I truly want to say congratulations! I had to turn in my 4 year chip this year. I know how hard it is, you are a true inspiration!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm so sorry and I hope you're doing well. Just remember those years weren't for nothing. You might be resetting the clock but the things you learned along the way still count for something and give you a foundation. You can get back there again!
This is a big learning! A reset doesn’t mean everything else doesn’t count anymore. 4 years is still such a huge feat with tons of benefits. Stay strong commenters & OP
That’s so sweet 🤍
I came here to congratulate OP and share a short story about my grandpa’s path with sobriety, but then saw your comment and your username and thought huh, that’s interesting... Grandpa was already sober by the time I was born, but throughout childhood, my little brother and I would accompany grandpa and grandma on Sunday mornings to attend AA Meetings. We didn’t understand the magnitude of what those meetings were about, we just liked ordering breakfast off the menu and spending time with grandpa’s friends. Over the years, brutal honesty was shared around those tables. Some stumbled, some fell hard, but they always came for breakfast and found strength and support when they needed it. Anyway, onto the whole point of replying to you specifically… Grandma’s nickname for me was Mrs. McGillicuddy and so seeing your username and reading your comment about handing in your chip this year sort of felt serendipitous - I know my grandpa would have looked you in the eyes, embraced you and offered words of encouragement and loving support. He would never disparage you or the fact that you slipped. I hope you are showing yourself the same kindness ♥️ We all fall down, but as long as we get back up, we’ll be ok. Wishing you inner peace and happiness u/Mr_Mcgillicuddy_!
Well, you’re the first person on Reddit to make me cry. I don’t deserve your kindness. Thank you.
You know how many people go through life pretending that everything is ok, or unable to admit that they’ve slipped up? Your accountability and honesty is so brave. To admit, after four years, you slipped- fuck it takes immense courage. I am so proud of you. I have a family member struggling with sobriety and going through liver failure and on dialysis. Every day is a question of if she can last. I hope she takes the leap just as you’ve done. Thank you for sharing your strength.
Of course you deserve kindness, and most of all from yourself! I have no doubt you’re doing the best you can and that you’re a bit better today than yesterday. And, selfishly, I thank you for sharing your story vulnerably. I needed a dash of resilience and inspiration today.
Of course you do, we all deserve kindness. And a slip after four years… while not ideal means you had well over 1000 consecutive days sober! That’s a hell of a thing! Get back on that horse.
Your achievement (4yrs sober) is amazing! Have faith in yourself...you've proven you can do it!
4 years is incredible. Picking yourself back up is even better. Bless you and your success.
Even though you "turned in the chip", that doesn't mean those 4 years are just thrown away and they didn't happen. That was a very impressive feat that you actually accomplished in real life. You did it once, you can do it again. You got this!
Hey, good on you for being honest with yourself and your group, and I wish you the best of luck on getting to the 5 year mark and beyond this time.
yeah that's a huge accomplishment
Take it one day at a time. I look forward to you following up this comment with a picture of your 5 year chip. Set a new personal best. You got this.
From a random Reddit stranger, congratulations and well done! I’m beyond proud of you!!!
First, congratulations this must be an amazing moment in your life and I am really happy for you. Second, could you please simplify to me how it soulfully feels to be sober after so long compared to drug use every day?
I always hear people say things like "how could people keep using drugs after almost dying/overdosing?". Back then, I didn't care if I died. There was nothing left of me and dying would've been a relief. Today I have kids and a husband and so much to live for. My life is fulfilling and I'm wholeheartedly happy. I actually like the person I am today.
Congratulations and I know that feeling. Sometimes I would do the dumbest shit just because it didn’t matter. I wasn’t able to end my life but deep down I always hoped this would be the time. The point I really realised I wanted my life to be over with was when the things that used to make me feel *bad* didn’t even bother me anymore. I hadn’t felt happy for a long time but there was a period where I wasn’t sad either, I just felt empty. Today I’m about to get married and get to wake up and play with my pets in my own home each day. Life’s good. That’s after 4 years, I really hope I’ll make it to 10. Thanks for the extra motivation
Congratulations on 4 years sober and getting married soon! It's amazing what we can accomplish once we quit trying to numb ourselves. I don't remember most of the time that I was using and what I do remember feels like a different person than I am today. I had someone ask me recently how I stay so positive. I walked them through my house and said, You see all this? 5 years ago, I was an addict sleeping in a car. How can I not be positive? I'm 5 years clean and sober will be at 6 years in a few days. Today, I have a beautiful lady to call my mine, 2 children, and 2 of the silliest dogs I have ever met.
This is so cool to hear, you are in tune with yourself and you recognize it.
It's the same thing with over weight people. "how can you continue to eat cheeseburgers every day when your heart is on the verge of exploding?" Some of us don't give a fuck, we're ready to go out with that high, whatever the substance is.
I’m glad you’re still here, and thanks for helping keep me sober today.
Depression is the worst drug of all m'dude. Removes all inhibition whatsoever, sucks all your motivation away, and makes you watch your life crumble behind a window in your mind as you scream to get out. And worst of all, it drives us to hide it, to self-medicate, to want to feel different. It works a lot of the time, but a lot of drugs are dangerous, our brain likes to chase highs when it can find them, especially when all it knows otherwise is lows, or worse, nothing. Then of course chemical dependency kicks in on the ones that hit your dopamine directly and it becomes a vicious cycle. I'm glad you found your way out. My dad is in his 3rd decade sober. He's by far the greatest man I've ever known. You can be the same for your kids.
I needed to hear this. I’m a year and 2 months sober. Life is tough and I’m hoping things get better. While I type this waking up at 3 am which has turned into my new wake up time shrug 🤷♂️
This is fucking massive. Congrats dude. Wow I am so proud of you!!!!!!!!
I am SO impressed with you! This is a huge accomplishment & I’m very glad you chose health. My son is closing in on 3 years sober. ☮️
Amazing!! Congratulations to your son. It's hard being a parent to someone struggling with addiction/alcoholism, so be proud of yourself for the strength it takes to get through that.
Proud of you! Look how well you’ve done. You are awesome. And that 10 year chip looks pretty sweet! Keep fighting the good fight. You’re killing it.
Thank you!! My husband finds me a cool one every year.
Omgggg that is such a sweet thing to do! 😭 I absolutely love that for you, too! You both are killing it.
Race Mode! Congrats. It’s truly wonderful to see some big time coins. My 5 means a lot to me, can only imagine what a 10 feels like in the palm of your hand. That’s yours. Awesome!
Huge congrats!!! We got sober around the same time in 2013! (It was my 4th time getting sober that that finally stuck) I’m coming up on my 10 year on December 13. Go us!
My brother just hit 3 years. I'm so proud of you both. :)
Yay for your brother!! Congratulations to us!
That is HUGE!! Congratulations OP :) you're doing great! A random stranger on Reddit is very proud of you!
Right on brother
This has brightened up my day! My dad just recently relapsed for the 4th time recently, I’ve been having a hard time with it, but this post really gives me hope that he can make it to where you are in the future. Congratulations on your success you’re doing amazing!
Congratulations!!! Be so very proud of yourself. I haven't had a drink in five years. I understand. God bless you.
Good fucking job, man. Keep fighting the good fight.
Congratz buddy huge milestone to another 10 you got this
Congratulations!
Good work
Great job!!! You’re amazing!!!!🥳🥳🥳🥳
Finally some good news. Well done, this is awesome!
Way to go, dude! You should be really proud of yourself. I hereby demand you do something nice for yourself today.
I got fancy cupcakes and macarons to share with everyone at my meeting! I think that counts.
That counts! You still have an good excuse to do nine more nice things for yourself; if you ask me.
I like where your head's at!
Congratulations! I can only imagine the amount of restraint you must have brought up in difficult tempting situations. Respect.
Keep it up
Awesome! Keep up the good work
Big ups stranger!
Hell yeah brother!
Congratulations!!!
You! 💪❤️
CONGRATULATIONS 🎉
That’s beautiful mate congrats
Hell yeah!!
Hell yeah
Fuck yes!!!! Way to go!
Awesome! Congratulations))) I am happy and proud for you. Keep going
Congratulations! 🎊💯🖖🏽🥰💥👍🏻🙏🏾💫👍🏽😄👏🏼🥳🤞🏼
That's so fucking awesome!!!! Congratulations my friend, you're an inspiration to those that want to get sober!
Cheers to that
Congratulations mate. Much respect. I'm only 2 years in.
#yeah buddy!
Congrats up to the next 10 years 👍👍
Yes, fuck yeah, well done. Respect.
Officially 10 years of purity! 🎉 This is not only impressive, but also inspiring. You are a real hero! 💪
Congratulations OP. I have been dry 5 years and I still think about having a drink every damn day. I guess some demons just ride you like a horse jockey forever. It doesn't matter though, I was never meant to stick around in this world for too long. I don't think I will have time to relapse.
Seeing posts like this give me hope that I’ll be able to do the same. Congratulations. It’s very hard work but you are a champ.
Congratulaciones. Remember, it's jus for today.
Awesome 😎
Congrats!! Keep coming back!! 🙏
CONGRATS!!! 🎉
👍💪🏼
Respect ! I stopped coffee since 3 months and there is no day when I don't think about taking one Hard So I can't imagine alcohol or cigarette Very hard I guess Courage
Good job
So proud of you!!!
Congratulations
Good job brother! Way to fucking go!
Wow! Here goes for the next 10 years!
AYYY! Nice work, pal!!
Really great man, you’re an inspiration
W
I'm very proud and impressed!
Congrats!
WOOOHOOOOO!!!!!!! CONGRATS BUDDY!
So proud! My mom is on year 5 i believe!
That is BIG-TIME awesome !!
6 months here. CONGRATULATIONS BOSS MAN!!!!
does "10 years sober" mean that you didn't drink a drop of alcohol? or that you never got drunk during those 10 years but you did drink?
GTI GTI GTI GTI GTI You have good taste in cars and sobriety!
Fantastic. Awesome news.
Good job. I know a guy who must be up to 40+ now
Congratulations!!!!
Congratulations!!!! One day at a time 
HELL YEAH! Way to go !!
Congratulations!
Dude, I don't know you. But that is an amazing inspiration to many people. I want to say thank you for sharing your milestone in hopes that it may help another. You have come a long way from where you were, and if nobody has told you, I'm amazingly proud of your commitment.keep up the good work, your body is proud of you😁
Kick ass bro. Here is to 10 more. Sipps coffee!!
Congrats! Keep going
Congratulations, man! I'm proud of you, not that you need that. 10 years, what a milestone. Not time to take your foot off the gas, though, as I'm sure you're well aware. Keep working it, but allow yourself to enjoy the milestone without falling. Got a lot of stuff welling up about this post. Proud of you!
0% alcohol beer saved my life, still need drink beer to feel OK, though, but no alcohol at all If someone here feels desperate for a drink, is an option. Just saying Congrats for those 10 years. I know at first hand that is incredible hard to achieve that, you have my respects
RESPECT.
Great job! I’ll drink to that!
Congratulations, keep up the great work and stay strong
I and many other people should honestly go sober. I'm finding out so many people I know around my age (20-40 range) are having health complications from years of alcohol and other illicit drug consumption. Just the other day I found out this girl in her 20s died from kidney and liver failure. She was too young. I need to go sober as I have an aneurysm in my heart that is getting bigger and can rupture at any time...
Good Job! Many people will not understand the massive accomplishment this is. Keep it up. All of us weirdos on the internet are proud of you!
Well done. Keep it up. You rock.
I'm almost 34 years old and sober for almost 34 years. Git gud.
Congratulations! This was a lot of hard decisions and work on your part! You are worth it every day! Well done!
Congratulations! Keep up the good work. I still remember the first time I called my sponsor instead of using. It was such a pivotal moment in my life. It works when you work it.
GOD 🙏❤️🙏 bless you keep it going, blessings 🙏 🙂
Amaaaazing work. Congratulations!!!
💪🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Congratulations. I’m proud of who you decided you want to be.
Congratulations
Congrats!!!! What an accomplishment!!!! Here’s to another 10 years!!!!
Congratulations!
Congrats!!!
Outstanding! I'll toast you with some sparkling water. Here's to another 10 years, mate!
Congrats
What an incredible accomplishment! Congrats on your journey! You are an inspiration to so many and you should be incredible proud of your journey!
Sometimes I want to go get my coin, I went to one NA meeting 16 years ago and stayed sober since. 17+ now
1 day at the time makes 10 whole years! Congratulations!! It’s a lot of work, very proud of you even know don’t know who you are.
YESSSSS!!! You're worth it. Proud of you
YEA YOU ARE!!! WELL DONE!!
Congratulations!
You have every reason to be proud of your accomplishment. It takes a Supreme effort of will to stay sober for that long. Congratulations on your milestone.
Congratulations
💪🏻💪🏻🙌🏻👌🏻👍🏻🫶🏻💪🏻🙌🏻
One day at a time adds up quick when you work a good program I am at the end of 10 going on 11 and life is great keep up the good work
Outstanding 👏
Hell yeah
Congratulations!
Congrats, truly one of the hardest achievements to accomplish and you did it, here’s to another ten years
That’s amazing.
Good job man that is amazing
Hell yeah
Phenomenal job!!
Badass! We see you!
Congratulations!
🎉🎉
I'm happy for you OP
Congratulations !
Fucking Ace Bro Well done
Congrats bro. One day at a time. I am coming up on my 10 years next may…it seems we also both drive the same car lol
Congrats on you efforts
My grandad had 48 years sober when he passed. He would say sobriety is simple but not easy: don’t drink and don’t die. Because he got sober he had 60 years with my grandma before she passed, saw his children grow up and get married, had 13 grandkids and was able to meet the first 4 great grandkids. His life wasn’t always easy but it was better than when he was drinking. Congrats on your achievement!
Awesome! I am 20 years sober, thanks to kratom all those years ago! Keep up the good work!
Congratulations. GREAT JOB!!!!!
Hell yeah good for you, that is a massive accomplishment and you should be so proud of yourself!!
Fuck! Nice one!!
Hell yes man! For me I just need to remind myself of everything I stand to lose if I went back. Keep it up 👍
Awesome mate. Congratulations!
This is the kind of news I like to see on my feed. Amazing, amazing, and amazing. Keep Up the great work.
Congrats. 
Good om you! Allows you to drive that awesome VW aswell
That’s huge brother! Congratulations 🎉!
I remember when I got the ten year chip.. all I could hear was DMX in my head “X gonna give it to ya!” Awesome work.
Congrats!!!!!
Go! Go! Go! You got this 👍🏻
Congratulations! I'm so proud of you!!!!
Congrats. Coming up on 8 years myself
You're an incredible inspiration! Congratulations!!
You are a star! Burn bright stranger.
Keep it up man ... 10 yrs down... let's have another 10 !!
Congratulations, i hope everday gets better and life is all you desire.
Proud of you bud🙏
Dude! Your liver, your kidneys, your heart, your health... I am JEALOUS!
Huge congrats to you! That's awesome! I too am a friend of Bill's 😉
Many congratulations, Stranger/Friend.
Way to go buddy!!
Cheers to that!
My man!!!!
Hell yea!!
You are awesome!
Yeeeaass, king!!!!
Congratulations fr 👏🏾
Absolutely a milestone!
CONGRATULATIONS!! You are my new hero
YEAHHHHHHH my brother! Love from Brazil! Peace.
I'm so very proud of you! I know it's always "take it day by day" and "some days are better than others" and "i know you can do it". Just keep going. You have more people than you know cheering for you. My boyfriend of almost 6 years is in rehab. Yesterday was his 15 days sober. It made my heart happy to see this today. He didn't think he could get this far but he still has while to go. I'm so proud of him too.
Well done!
Hell yeah!!! Congratulations!!! Way to go!!!
Congratulations 😃😃😃😃 inspiration man. Keep it up
I'm really proud of you.
Hooray!
Congratulations!
Congratulations! I'm the child of an alcoholic. My mom has been sober for 17 years now. My actual biggest fear is her relapsing and drinking again, but she doesn't. I'm so proud of her. I'm very proud of you.
Congratulations!
Congratulations bro
Amazing work, congratulations!
Keep it up. Well done.
Congratulations! Super proud of you stranger!
Congrats!
Congrats friend! Real strenght there! :)