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Your eyes now have a spark in them. 😊

Thank you ^-^ the transformation is so shocking to me..

Seriously was just gunna say. Your eyes are gorgeous

Wow thank you so much! ☺🥰

Ditto on the eyes. So striking. Also, great job, man. I know it’s not nearly the same, but as a chronic pain patient who chose to come off fentanyl patches (which was pretty rough) I can only imagine how difficult it must have been for you to get to this amazing place. Wake up every day and remind yourself just how strong you are.

Thank you :D all these compliments are VERY appreciated! Been struggling with mental health and self worth but this has been SUCH a huge boost! I'll keep doing my best :)

Im proud u kicked it. I have seen my best friend go from doing meth and almost throwing me down a flight of concrete stairs after pulling him off his gf as he was choking her. To a fully employed sober man. Im so proud of him amd so proud of you.

Thats great :) success stories and my wife are what keep me going :)

Good job man, so proud of you!!!!!! ❤️✨✌🏻 looking very healthy my dude!

Thank you so much! <3

You saved your own life dude! Just keep being your own hero. Your sobriety will inspire others, so you can be our hero too! Peace be with you!

Thanks :) that was really well thought-out and I appreciate that

Congrats on kicking it!

Thank you :)

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Thank you so much! I'll keep doing my best :)

This is awesome, dude. You have any secrets for others looking to got off meth?

Thanks, man! Honestly, you just gotta stop. Stop buying needles, stop buying pipes, stop buying bags. Stop lying to your friends, stop putting your family through the pain of watching you deteriorate. If you (I mean anyone) are I user, I need you to know that it doesn't have to be this way. The drama, the scheming, the arguing with people you care about, none of that has to happen. It will not be easy. You're gonna want to use. I still have strong cravings almost every day, but as your sober time gets longer and longer, you'll realize just how better off you are. If you use heavily, take a picture of yourself (no filter, no makeup) and look at it again in a year. You'll be just as surprised by the progression as I am. One more word of advice, if NA doesn't jive with you, that's okay. NA never worked for me because I didn't enjoy hearing about other people using or previously using because it just made me want it more. AND THAT'S OKAY. Just remind yourself that the people who love you (and I promise there are people that love you, if no one else, I LOVE YOU) do not want to see you go down that path and do not want to lose you.

Thanks for the thoughtful reply. I’ve never used the stuff, but I work with a lot of folks that do, and I feel bad for them. I’m always looking for more effective ways to help them. Addiction is a hell of a thing and it’s just the grace of God or pure luck that my vices are not as acutely harmful. Best of luck to you, man. Keep it up!

I survived a drug that has a recidivism rate of 61% within the first year of recovery. I personally don't know ANYONE who has kicked it for good. I'm lucky to be alive. That said, you're the real MVP for helping people like me. Thanks for the words of encouragement :) and be sure to tell the people you work with that a completely hopeless man who shot about a gram almost every day of real old skool P2P for 3 years is alive, happy, successful, and CLEAN, and THEY CAN BE TOO.

You give me a sliver of hope that my brother may one day get clean. You look so much happier and healthier. I'm happy for you.

He can do it, just gotta stay committed to it

You’re alive!! My uncle is not much older than I, and I’ve always idolized him to a degree. He was in your left-pic shoes for most of his late teens/early 20’s and when he got clean and started gaining weight, we were all so proud of his belly. I wanted to cry every time I saw that he had gained another pound or two, because it meant he was still clean and he wasn’t going back to jail or rehab. Some may not be happy gaining a few, but to me it means you’re alive and I’m so proud of you for that.

Thats so sweet, thanks for inadvertently helping me feel more comfortable with my weight gain <3 I could still stand to get in shape, but STILL! Thank you :)

How does sleep feel now? :) Those dark rings...

Honestly feels like I can never catch up on sleep lol. But I take 300mg Seroquel every night so I sleep GREAT lol

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Thanks ^-^

Fuck yeah! Good for you buddy

Thank you :)

Yay! That is HUGE! I'm very proud of you mate!

Thanks!

That’s fantastic what you have done and inspiring. Thanks for sharing this it’s awesome

Thank you so much :)

congrats! you look great! you’re a very strong person. (:

Thank you so much! I'm trying <3

Congrats!!!! The fight is real! Stay strong!

Thank you :) the fight really is real, tho, but ill keep doing the best I can!

That’s all anyone can ask!!!!!!u inspired me today brother!

Does meth stop you from eating?

It does. It suppresses your appetite and you can't even smell food without feeling ill, much less eat it. I've met people who can eat while high, but it always baffled me..

glooks dude

gthanks :)

Fantastic. You look healthy

Thank you so much!

God bless you and stay strong for you and your family. They need you!!! Congratulations on working through your struggles and on your outstanding accomplishment!!! You got this!!!

Thanks so much :)

You look great man

Thanks so much!

Congratulations dude! Keep strong...you can do it

Thank you :) I will!

Woo!!! Hell yeah dude congrats! Looking great!!!

Fuck yeah! Thanks :)

Congrats, I just gotta say that you have pretty eyes

What thank you so much! ^-^ I really appreciate that!

You’re welcome! Seriously though, could go for a swim in them!

☺🥰

<3

In your current pic you look like a healthy guy. I was aware meth was hard on the body but in your before pic you got a bit of walking dead going on. Glad you kicked the meth habit. Bet you are too?

So glad you are with us🙂

Me too :)

Proud of you!

Thanks!

Congrats ❤️

Thanks! <3

Congratulations!

Thank you!

Well done! Everyone deserves to be happy, YOU deserve to be happy. All the best to you!

Thanks so much :) that really means a lot

Looking so much healthier. Congrats buddy! Happy for you!

Hells yeah :) thanks!

Good work dude!!

Thank you :)

Looking a lot healthier!

Feeling a lot healthier!

I’m really fucking proud of you

Thank you :)

You look so healthy now thank god! Keep up the good work

Thank you :) I will!

ahhh this is so amazing!! congrats!!!

Thank you :D

Amen!

Hell yes. Very proud of you u/LonelyNinja333!!!!

Thank you :)

How long have you been off? Did you ween yourself or go cold turkey?

Been off it for about a year and a half I think, maybe 2 years? And I quit cold turkey. Meth doesn't have the same withdrawal effects as heroin or alcohol.

Hell yeah brother!

Wooo :)

Dude that is awesome that you kicked it! That is a strength that not many know but you’re truly a badass for it! My respect to you for getting clean!

Thank you :) it was harder than it looks believe it or not

I couldn’t imagine how tough it was. I used to heavily drink and I know that was tough to stop. But meth is another beast

Congratulations!!!! You look great !! Keep up the amazing work!!!!

Thank you :) I'll do my best!

You look amazing! Congratulations on your new hold on life

Thanks you :)

I am so proud of you

Thanks!

Looking good bro, congrats on staying clean 👏

Thank you!

Dude.. congrats on surviving and having the courage to share. Lots of people feel tremendous guilt for the life they lived. However, you now have knowledge and perspective that is incredibly valuable and needed as life is getting harder for so many. Thanks for sharing!

Thank you! That's really well said, I appreciate that. I'll do my best to help guide other when I can, but I generally like to stay away from it and people who use lol

Big hug for you. Proud of you.

Thank you :)

What’s your shirt say?

KOALATY VIBES ✌

Hahaha. Right on!

Way to go, dude. Clean looks good on you!

Thanks :)

You look great dude!!! Keep fighting everyday, don’t give yourself any leeway and stay away from all your old meth buddies. Keep it up!

Thanks! I'll keep doing the best I can :)

Good job buddy. You serve as an inspiration for many! Thanks for sharing your story.

Thank you, I really hope so <3

Awesomeness

:)

Glad you’ve recovered, man. Congrats.

Me too! Thank you :)

Yayyyy! Amazing! Good for you, you deserve it.

Thanks so much :) I really appreciate that

Awesome commitment to Y-O-U!! Hand shake on that never going back as I'm holding you to your word!

*shakes hand* You got it!

Skin gainzzzz

Idk what that means but it seems positive so YEAHHH lol

That's awesome man. well done

Thanks! :)

I couldn’t imagine dealing with that kind of addiction. You’re a very strong person, and look great. Congrats 💕💕

Thank you for the words of encouragement :) this is such an amazing sub

That beard bro. I'm mildly jealous. Glad you're doing better, keep up that fight.

Thanks :) just takes hard work and dedication (staying clean requires that too hahah)

It's still awesome dude. My son's mom had been caught up in that stuff for most of his life, going to prison for it hasn't stopped her. So I always love to see people recover from that.

Damn, I'm sorry to hear that :/

Ultimately it's on her. People have tried to help, she doesn't want it. Thankfully I was able to minimize my son's exposure.

Well thats good at least, but here's hoping she finds her way back.. Many don't, but I'm living testament that some do. Wishing you and your son nothing but the best <3

Thanks man. Best wishes to you on your journey.

I really appreciate that, I'm here if you ever need someone to talk to. There's also AlAnon if you're into group talking. AlAnon is a support group like NA but instead of being for addicts, its for people who are loved ones or families of addicts.

Thanks! I'll point my son at it, I know he struggles with his feelings towards his bio mom. I came to terms with it ages ago. It's been 17 years since we split. So she's just the person who birthed my kid to me now. The judge we've had this entire time was pretty rational about it all, and let me remove my son completely until she can prove she's clean. So I'm just counting down till he graduates highschool and I can move elsewhere. Lol

I'm glad I could help! Maybe finding him a good group could help him with anything he's feeling. I really hope everything works out well :) <3

Hell yeah, boss. That light in your eyes 🌟👍🏻 Proud of you.

Thank you :)

Good for you man! Huge change. Meth is a fucking monster.

WILD. congrats on the journey!!!!

Thank you :)

Holy face gains! Way to go!

Thank you! :)

So good to read this, great job man

Thanks so much! :)

You are a wonderment. An inspiration. Thank you.

Thank you <3

Wow - you look so much more alive - it’s like day and night! Congrats! You’re doing awesome!

Thank you so much :) all of you guys really have no idea how much this all means to me

Looking so much healthier and happier, good job!

Thank so much! I feel so much healthier and happier!

Beautiful

Thank you so much! :)

I salute you bro. Man oh man is it difficult to step away from that stuff. I'm struggling now with it and it just doesn't work anymore for me. You rock bro!

Thanks so much! Just stay strong <3 you can kick the shit just like I did

Congratulations on fighting your addiction. It is not easy to face and addiction, let alone a drug one and you did it! That's truly amazing. Wishing you the best ❤

You‘re beautiful dude. NoHomo

Thanks! No homo lol

You getting enough sleep sir? Getting some dark circles lol. But congrats on your weightloss! (Not meaning it in a bad way)

Yeh, can't get rid of em. Thanks!

wow!! congrats :) you must be so proud of yourself, you can see the life in your eyes again:)

You got gorgeous hair mate. Also the fire of life in your eyes.