10 years sober. 10 years a suicide survivor. I have a wife and kids now. Life really is worth it. (OC)
Saturday, 29 Mar 2025
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Oh wow. Im so happy for you!! ❤️❤️❤️
Great job. Way to keep on fighting. I’m glad you were able to make it this far and seem to still be going on strong
Also, that is one of the best shirts I’ve ever seen
So glad made it through that part of your life man.
So happy for you!
Bitchin’ shirt bro.
A lot of people will respond positively to your message of inspiration. So glad you found your way
Yes!! We do recover friend. Life is beautiful one day at a time. Coming up on 10 years in June!!
Is there something you want to share to people going through struggles right now?
Take me as an example.
I have always been prone to bouts of feeling down and depressed, but not structurally or for long periods.
Last year that took a tumble with waves of gloom (is that the right word?) increasing in frequency and intensity and duration. I wanted to have something happen to me, still do. I find myself wishing for a fatal accident and am fantasizing about different methods of ending my life.
I look up a particular scene from Manchester by the Sea, the police station, when I’m especially down.
I have started to take Citalopram though, currently 43 days but to early to see and feel results.
I’m 31, birthday in December but I made a silent promise that I want to be better by that time or else, life has been found wanting. Then I give up.
I don’t man, if you have something to say to us say it, if not that’s fine to.
You are beautiful.
You rock!!!!
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Good for you brotha! Keep fighting.
I hope someday I feel this way too. The last year has been hell, but I can’t deny things are slowly improving
This came up at a good time for me actually cause I’ve been struggling with the idea of relapsing. Thank you op, I wish you all the best 💖💖
Appreciate you sharing this, I’m still debating this issue myself.
I wish i could imagine 10 yrs. This is hell
I hope I see it that way soon
Wow so happy for you. Praise God. I’ve fought a similar battle and learned some good things on the way.
Good for you man!
So happy for you! Congratulations!
You are a true source of inspiration. Im happy for you.
Glad you’re still here!
Welcome back. Have a good life…
So glad you are here! Congratulations!
I’m coming up on year 9! It is not easy. Good job that you found what makes you love life. I’m also a suicide survivor, it’s crazy high among native Americans. I’m glad you’re here.
Congratulations! I’ve also had (another) baby and gotten sober since I checked myself into the hospital 6 years ago. I’m so glad I stuck around, and I’m glad you did too.
Holy crap. Without doxxing you, I’m stoked to see this post. You’re married to a heck of a lady and I love that you chose her and chose life.
Glad you’re still here! Live long and prosper.
Don’t know you, but I’m so glad you are still here!
You’re inspiring and awesome
Congratulations
I’m so happy you made it through my friend. I’m glad life is better for you and that you kept going. I know I’m just a stranger but I am so happy for you.