Change is one of the hardest things to embrace in life, especially if it involves breaking some bad habits that one has been accustomed to. These people decided to share one of the greatest moments in their life-breaking an addiction.
Their before and after pictures tell of their resilience and self-discipline as they made conscious to drop the bottle and now the evidence of their conscious choice cannot be overlooked. The following pictures prove that even though everyone’s life journey is unique, we all strive to make our lives healthier. Be inspired by these people who were not afraid to take a healthier choice, and now they are reaping the fruits of their resilience.
#1 Took The Picture On The Left Almost 17 Months Ago, Outside An Emergency Room, At Sunrise, Something Told Me I Didn’t Want To Forget That Moment. I Forget Easily. I’m Going Public With This Now Simply Because I Need To Advocate For Recovery More
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#2 Took The Picture On The Left Almost 17 Months Ago, Outside An Emergency Room, At Sunrise, Something Told Me I Didn’t Want To Forget That Moment. I Forget Easily. I’m Going Public With This Now Simply Because I Need To Advocate For Recovery More
#3 This Woman, Who Was Dropped Out Of School At The Age Of 14, Battled Alcoholism And Depression To Become An A&E Doctor 15 Years Later
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#4 I Gave Up Alcohol When My Daughter Turned 1. I'm 5 Years Sober Today
Doolan91 -Via
#5 Left Is Me In The ICU From An Overdose. Decided I Was Sick And Tired Of Being Sick And Tired And Am 6 Months Clean And Sober Today
sturgio_garcia -Via
#6 Lost 105 Lbs In 15 Months. First I Quit Drinking. Three Months Later I Changed My Diet (Cut Carbs And Portion Control). Finally, About 12 Months Of Working Out. Change Is Possible No Matter What Your Age Is
Slipperyfister -Via
#7 1 Year Without Drinking
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#8 After A Decade Under The Influence And Not Taking Care Of Myself, I Am 3 Weeks Away From 1 Year Of Sobriety. 50 Lbs Lighter And A New Job Doing What I Am Passionate About. Life Is Much Better And I Definitely Enjoy It Now
fatheraabed -Via
#9 A Little Over A Year Ago. I'd Had Most Of A Box Of Wine Earlier In The Day And Then Drank Around 12oz Of Whiskey On Stage (Stand Up Comedy) In Front Of A Crowd. Currently, Almost A Year Sober
mrquint -Via
#10 11 Months Sober And Life Has Never Been Better. I've Lost 20kg!
JohnDeCaux -Via
#11 One Year Of No Alcohol Has Changed My Life. I Lost 53 Pounds And I'm 1000 Times Happier. I Tried To Recreate My Bloated Pic
Klamsykrawl -Via
#12 Here Is What 826 Days Sober Looks Like. Left Is Me June 11th 2014, On The Right Is Me Today. Recovery Is Possible
DisregardThisOrDont -Via
#13 I’m Coming Up On My First Year Of Sobriety. It’s Crazy What A Difference A Year Can Make
skab_365 -Via
#14 So Proud Of My Brother. Celebrated One Year Of Sobriety And Also Being One Person Lighter. Just Awesome
VoteLibertarian -Via
#15 10 Years. Sobriety. Good Support Network. And A Firm Dedication To Being The Superhero My Dog Thinks I Am
theyseemErockin -Via
#16 My Recovery Progress Makes Me Smile. 4+ Years Of Sobriety Transformation
katyaontko -Via
#17 The Progression Of Sobriety. 24 Hours/1 Year. One Day At A Time
dunnkw -Via
#18 Before And After 307 Days Sober
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#19 Just Found A Old Picture Of Me On FB. I'm About 9 Months Sober From The Time It Was Taken
level1biscuit -Via
#20 What A Year Of Sobriety And 60 Pounds Lost Looks Like
bmax91 -Via
#21 Doesn't Seem Like Much To Some But 100 Days With No Alcohol. Don't Let Fear Of Judgement Get In The Way Of A Better Life
PootieTang -Via
#22 21 On The Left - 2009 During A 6 Month Relapse After I Left My Daughter's Dad And Tried To Convince Myself That Without Him, I Didn’t Have An Addiction. On The Right - 2017 After Celebrating 7 Years Of Sobriety, Dropping The Weight, Accepting My Body, Exploring My Sexuality And Thriving In The Uniqueness That Makes Me, Me
retired_blackout_artist -Via
#23 Quit Drinking One Year Ago This Weekend. 35 Lbs Loss
iDoneDo -Via
#24 By The Grace Of God... I’ve Made It 4 Years. My Past Made Me Who I Am But I’m Never Looking Back. This Mugshot Was A Painful Reminder Of Despair
skab_365 -Via
#25 Lost 170 Lbs In 18 Months. Sobriety, Diet, And Exercise Have Paid Off
smithersboss -Via
#26 2,5 Years Of Sobriety And Powerlifting
Celticjumper -Via
#27 One Year Sober!
TheDude0007 -Via
#28 Today I Am Three Years Sober. This Is Day 1 After Being Assaulted And Last Week. It's A Huge Relief To Know I Don't Have To Drink Anymore
bettyfatstacks -Via
#29 On The Left: 1-4 Bottles Of Wine A Week... Dayum, There's A Lot Of Full Coverage Foundation On That Mug. Eeeek. On The Right, 9 Months Later: Lots Of Infused Water, Bb Cream & Some Contour/Blush. The Difference: Sobriety
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#30 What A Difference 10 Months Can Make. I Quit Drinking, Started Working Out, Got Divorced, Moved 1000 Miles By Myself, And Started A New Business. Happier And Healthier Than I’ve Been In A Long Time
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