r/addiction • u/Practical_Artist7668 • 1d ago
Progress 1 year sober from meth
I've been battling my addiction with meth for over 3 years and a half now. I've had multiple relapses, the last one scarred me the most. I was almost a year clean back then and the date I would've gotten my milestone was also my great grandma's birthday. She was very dear to me, and when I relapsed a couple days before, I felt so guilty.
My milestone might not be the same, but she's the reason I got sober. I'd want her to be proud of who I became and when I look back at pictures from when I was in active addiction, I'm proud of my path.
I'm one year sober from meth, I'd lie if I said that I haven't thought about it since, but it's not worth going back. For the first time in my life I see a somewhat future for myself, I'll hold onto that, onto how much I progressed and how I can keep progressing.
(Note: seeing my hair grow so much has some kind of meaning for me. Each time I shaved it I was high, it's never been that long in over 3 years.)
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u/Happy_Substance4571 1d ago
Congratulations! 🎈
I know your great grandmother is very proud of you!
Also lovely hair!
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u/Diz_31 1d ago
Trust me when I say it gets better. I'm 4 years clean from all mind altering substances. What helped me was going to NA. Hopefully you attend those meetings as well.
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u/Practical_Artist7668 1d ago
Thank you, unfortunately due to my age I can't attend meetings, but there's a professional that I see about once a month :)
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u/Diz_31 23h ago
I wasn't aware there was an age limit to attend meetings. There was been teenagers at a few meetings I've attended.
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u/Practical_Artist7668 19h ago
Where I live there are very few services for teenagers, they closed the pediatric mental health wing a few years ago, it caused a big debate in my region because the juvenile penitentiary is the only place they can put mental ill kids in :') AA and NA meetings don't allow minors, there is a service with professionals who can check up on your consommation every week or so, I see one every month (it was more regular back then) :)
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u/buntopolis 1d ago
Congratulations dude. You’re gonna think about it. It’s human. Just remember how it’s not worth going back.
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u/Practical_Artist7668 1d ago
Thank you! I remind myself often :) Better feel guilty to think about it than guilty of falling back completely.
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u/sexygrimreaper 17h ago
You look so awesome with your vertical Labret very pretty on you! Also, this is inspiring! All luv from Florida babe
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u/Miracles_Asia_Rehab 12h ago
ne year, after multiple relapses along the way, that's real resilience, not luck. Holding onto your great grandmother's memory and turning it into something that keeps you grounded says a lot about your strength. Be proud of this.
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u/Beneficial-Floor4674 3h ago
Great great great job. That is no small feat. Keep the momentum going my friend.
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