How many people are outwardly proud of their sobriety (not in a preachy way)? Celebrating one year today and very happy about it :) Legit the hardest thing I've ever done, but am glad I'm here.

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I’m very open about it. I’ve got 12 years and have about 30 people in my office. Every one in the office know I don’t drink and they know why. I make jokes about how they don’t want to know what I’m like if I drank. I was also open with a client recently and learned he was also sober. It was an instant bonding moment. I love that. I also feel like if people know they know they can come to me if they need help. There is no stigma and it’s almost like a badge of pride for me.

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Very awesome, congrats! 🎉

I’m pretty open about it if it comes up. I feel very strongly that a big part of breaking down the stigma of addiction is to normalize recovery and sobriety. That said, I completely understand why many people choose not to talk about it openly, and of course I respect that.

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Congrats!!!! That’s incredible. I’m pretty open about my sobriety. Especially in work situations where drinking is involved and they push the reasoning behind me not drinking

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Definitely open about not drinking, but often dance around the reason. Congratulations! For me, the good days are more dangerous, I get my ego back quickly. Bad days, I know I need a meeting. Not saying this is true for anyone else, just sharing. Thanks for sharing your birthday with us!

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congratulations!!!! there is no greater miracle than an alcoholic that doesn't drink

I keep it quiet. I admit I have a stopping problem but never utter "I am an alcoholic". I imagine saying that would be freeing though.

I’ve become a lot more quiet about it at my new job. But yes I’m super happy. Even when it’s hard. Even when I feel like shit. It’s way better than being 10k in debt and your ex calling you to tell you that you have a problem as you buy a six pack and tell him you’re not ready to stop

Congrats! That’s awesome! I’ve not very anonymous at all. But hey, that’s what works best for me

Congrats! I keep things quiet but sometimes I worry it’s a reservation. Like I don’t want anyone to say anything should I drink again. But I’m a pretty private person in all areas at work.

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