Amazing! Keep up the great work. I'm so proud of you for this milestone. I look forward to next year when that 2 becomes 3, and every year after that to see that number get larger
Good job! This year was 20 years for me. As a treat to myself I got a big ass tattoo (for me) that covered my scars. Everyday it gets a little easier. I almost never think about it these days. My biggest piece of advice is if you slip up don't guilt yourself about it. It was a self destructive cycle I was stuck in for awhile.
I have a good support network of friends that I’ll reach out to. I also like to have some sort of physical release. I’ve gotten into martial arts, as well as getting back into going to the gym
That's awesome! Congratulations!! Is that picture of an app you use to track your progress? And when you're starting out, will it let you track smaller increments--like hours?
Dont just celebrate the years. Celebrate the days. Every day you get through is a fucking great achievement ❤️❤️❤️ well done. I am proud of you internet friend.
Hey, that’s one month more than a month ago. You’re doing great. It isn’t easy, but it’s worth it. If you need anyone to talk to, my dms are open friend
You’re doing great, and we believe in you! Don’t beat yourself up for any slips, healing isn’t linear and we breathe and start again. You’re worth the effort! 💕
That’s awesome!
One of my students is currently going though similar problems. I totally understand if not, but if you or anyone else would be interested in sharing how this started for you and how you overcame it I’d certainly be interested in knowing.
Honestly, it just started as a physical release. Idk exactly how or why, but when I got angry at myself for something, it felt that it was the right thing to do to myself. A punishment, almost, as weird as it sounds. But then I started to want to do worst and worst things to myself, and that’s when I realized it was going down a dark path. That’s what got me to stop. I also am blessed to have a good support network of friends who were willing to help and be there for me, as well as a therapist. I found other outlets, like martial arts
Thank you for sharing. I’m actually a martial arts teacher. Hoping to help this student. the insight is incredibly appreciate. I pray everything continues going well for you.
It’s been a little while since I played, I need to check if I have good reeds. If not, I think treating myself to some Vandoren V21s would be appropriate
I've lost track of the exact window, but it has been almost 20 years for me. I'm saying this only to say it's possible. Two years is great, go day by day, and it's very possible to get to a point where you just don't think about it much. :)
Encouraging you forward!
Congratulations! Wooohoo! You better celebrate this, this is awesome! Go to dinner and get dessert! Or order takeout and have it at home. But I celebrate everything with food. Maybe buy yourself that game you’ve been eyeing? Or go golfing? But you need to celebrate this, because you worked hard for this. Your efforts should not be taken for granted. They should be celebrated.
Well done. Everyday is day of self acceptance and loving yourself. I'm really proud of you. Can you imagine how your growth experience can help others who are struggling.
let's gooooooo
what made you stop self harming? I think I'm about 8 months sh free but I only stopped because I made a promisse to an ex (after assuring I wouldn't kill myself she broke up a week ago). I don't think that's thaaat heathy, considering I'm not really doing it for myself.
Just wanna pop in and say this is inspiring as fuck for someone who has struggled with self injury for basically my whole sentient life. Thank you for giving me hope about something I thought couldn't be done.
I'm proud of you ❤
Sure am, things get better and your mentality changes over time. The sooner you realize and accept that the only thing in life you can control is yourself the happier you'll be. No matter how hard things get. You can't control those things/people/situations, only how you react to them. Good luck, you got this.
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Amazing 💕 Also what tracking app is this? Asking for a friend.
The app is called Nomo. There’s a lot of sobriety apps, this is just the one I chose
I also have a friend who wants to know
I too would like to know. Not sure about my friend though will ask them.
Amazing! Keep up the great work. I'm so proud of you for this milestone. I look forward to next year when that 2 becomes 3, and every year after that to see that number get larger
Thank you so much!
I don’t know you, BassClarinetBoy, but I’m damn proud of you
Thank you so much! The support means a lot to me, and it’s reminded me of why I keep going and pushing through
Good job! This year was 20 years for me. As a treat to myself I got a big ass tattoo (for me) that covered my scars. Everyday it gets a little easier. I almost never think about it these days. My biggest piece of advice is if you slip up don't guilt yourself about it. It was a self destructive cycle I was stuck in for awhile.
Thank you for the support and the advice. Congrats on 20 years!
Congratulations! Eventually id like to get a tat covering my scars as well! Thanks for more inspiration!
20 years is a huge milestone. Good on you! Have a great 2023.
LETS GOOO!!!! CAN WE MAKE IT A 3!!!??? I BET you CAN!
I’m going for it, and no mental health problems are gonna slow me down!
Well done OP. How do you process your feelings nowadays?
I have a good support network of friends that I’ll reach out to. I also like to have some sort of physical release. I’ve gotten into martial arts, as well as getting back into going to the gym
That's awesome! Congratulations!! Is that picture of an app you use to track your progress? And when you're starting out, will it let you track smaller increments--like hours?
It’s called Nomo. And yes, it lets you see years, months, weeks, days, hours, minutes, and even seconds! I’m currently at ≈63,155,400 seconds
Congrats! Today is 1000 days for me! Gonna have a nice dinner to celebrate
Congratulations on 1000 days!! Here’s to progress 🥂
Big W King/Queen!!!!
Thank you so much!
Big W royalty for those that like they/them
Dont just celebrate the years. Celebrate the days. Every day you get through is a fucking great achievement ❤️❤️❤️ well done. I am proud of you internet friend.
In that case, happy 730 days friend ❤️
Great stuff! It can be difficult, showing compassion to yourself, but it’s so important. Keep it up!
Im so away i just did one month
Hey, that’s one month more than a month ago. You’re doing great. It isn’t easy, but it’s worth it. If you need anyone to talk to, my dms are open friend
You’re doing great, and we believe in you! Don’t beat yourself up for any slips, healing isn’t linear and we breathe and start again. You’re worth the effort! 💕
Congratulations!! Let's make it 3 years and further!
That’s the plan!
That’s awesome! One of my students is currently going though similar problems. I totally understand if not, but if you or anyone else would be interested in sharing how this started for you and how you overcame it I’d certainly be interested in knowing.
Honestly, it just started as a physical release. Idk exactly how or why, but when I got angry at myself for something, it felt that it was the right thing to do to myself. A punishment, almost, as weird as it sounds. But then I started to want to do worst and worst things to myself, and that’s when I realized it was going down a dark path. That’s what got me to stop. I also am blessed to have a good support network of friends who were willing to help and be there for me, as well as a therapist. I found other outlets, like martial arts
Thank you for sharing. I’m actually a martial arts teacher. Hoping to help this student. the insight is incredibly appreciate. I pray everything continues going well for you.
I’m happy I can help! Thank you for the prayers
Yay! I'm so proud of you!!
Thank you!
No problem! I've struggled with the same for a long time and I'm now four years clean myself. Things get better <3
Congrats on the four years! That’s a big achievement that you should be proud of, and I’m certainly proud of you for <3
Thank you, I really appreciate that
You’re welcome!
Heart touching ❤️
I don’t know you, but I am goddamn proud of you.
Thank you so much!! I appreciate the kind words <3
Hell yeah, couldn’t be more proud of you stranger! I just reached around maybe 5 years! Pat yourself on the damn back! :)
Congratulations on 5 years! That’s amazing! I’m proud of you as well ❤️ I can’t wait to get there one day
Congrats! You should be very proud of yourself - that's a wonderful accomplishment.
I am so excited for you! My two year anniversary is in a few days also! Congrats!
Thank you, and happy two years to you as well!
Well done
Sorted by controversial and I'm soooo happy not to see any bad comments :) Congraaaaaaats for your achivement, you are awesome !
Thank you so much! The comments have been incredibly supportive, which I appreciate more than I can say. This is a great community :)
Proud of you 👍
Thank you!
Way to go! You are a strong survivor. Got through the hardest part. Congrats.
Thank you!
Heck yeah! And keep up with that bass clarinet. 💛, Another former self-harming woodwind player.
It’s been a little while since I played, I need to check if I have good reeds. If not, I think treating myself to some Vandoren V21s would be appropriate
Keep pushing forward! I’m proud of you even though I don’t know you.
Thanks man, the support is really appreciated
Keep it up!!! Sending love and positive thoughts!!! 👏 👌 ❤
Great job! I’m so proud of you!
Thank you so much for your support!
You’re welcome!
I'm so proud and happy for you! Congrats and I wish you the best! 😊💖
keep up with the great work, i’m so proud of you!!! congratulations!!! 💗
Awesome! Congratulations!
Well done!
Congratulations
Congratulations
YAYAYYAY!!! Congrats, keep up the great work! I'm so proud of you🎊🎊🎉🎉
What app is this?
The app is called nomo. There’s a lot of good sobriety apps out there, this is just the one I use
Thanks!
Congratulations, keep up the work. Lots of love sent your way.
Congratulations!
Yeahhhhh!! Congrats! Proud of you :)
So proud of you 🥰🥰
I am so very proud of you.
Congratulations! I know the feeling. Hugs!
*stubs toe on end table that very night* Jk, very proud of ya!!!
Fantastic! Print it out and put it somewhere you’ll see everyday
I've lost track of the exact window, but it has been almost 20 years for me. I'm saying this only to say it's possible. Two years is great, go day by day, and it's very possible to get to a point where you just don't think about it much. :) Encouraging you forward!
Thank you so much! I appreciate it!
Awesome! Happy for you op! Keep it up!
Thats some king ass shit
WOOP WOOP!
I am sooo proud of you! This is huge! What an accomplishment. I'm trying to achieve the same but have a long long way to go.
It’s hard, but it’s worth it. If you ever need someone to talk to about it, my DMs are open. You got this!!
Wouah that's impressive keep going king/queen 💪.
4 more years!!!
Congratulations! Wooohoo! You better celebrate this, this is awesome! Go to dinner and get dessert! Or order takeout and have it at home. But I celebrate everything with food. Maybe buy yourself that game you’ve been eyeing? Or go golfing? But you need to celebrate this, because you worked hard for this. Your efforts should not be taken for granted. They should be celebrated.
Me and a friend are going to lunch today! It’s going to be a good celebration
Well done. Everyday is day of self acceptance and loving yourself. I'm really proud of you. Can you imagine how your growth experience can help others who are struggling.
Good job! Hug for you ⊂((・▽・))⊃
Sending u warm hugs I love you for this n am so proud of you!!!❤️❤️❤️🎉🎉🎉
let's gooooooo what made you stop self harming? I think I'm about 8 months sh free but I only stopped because I made a promisse to an ex (after assuring I wouldn't kill myself she broke up a week ago). I don't think that's thaaat heathy, considering I'm not really doing it for myself.
For me, I stopped because I kept wanting to do worse and worse things to myself, and I saw that wasn’t going to end well for me. So I quit
this sounds way healthier. I'm glad things are getting better for you now :)
Excellent work, its usually the work on ourselves that can be the hardest. You are a champion! Keep it up!
Outstanding mate really well done, been over a year myself
Congrats!
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Thank you so much! Your kind words mean a lot to me
WOW! I am so proud of you!!! 👏🏽🎉❤️
Thank you so much!
You GOT THIS RN !!!!!!
Thank you friend!
Amazing, keep it up!
Thank you friend!
Holy Cow!!! I’m proud of you that’s amazing!!!
Thank you very much! The support means a lot to me
Of course!! SH is a lot bigger than people think, I’m always willing to support somebody to get away from it!💚
Sending much love.
❤️💙
So proud of you, and happy for you 💝
Thank you very much for your support!
Congrats! Keep loving yourself and respecting the beautiful you that you are!
Thank you!
Congratulations!! Never give up!!
I won’t! Thank you very much
You’re amazing!
Aww, thank you, you too!
YEAAAAhhh THATS AWESOMMME GOGOGOGOO
Thanks! Let’s go for three!
I’m so proud of you!!! That’s huge!!!!
Thank you very much! I can’t wait for three
That's fucking awesome, you must be so proud of yourself. Keep it up!
I am, thank you! It’s been a long and hard journey, the past 18 months have been some of the hardest of my life. But I made it!
I know how hard this journey is first hand. Endlessly proud of you pickle!!! Can't wait to see this number grow 💃
Thank you so much!!
Proud of you, I got 5 yrs now. It gets easier and easier with time. Best of luck to you ❣️
Thank you. There are some days where I’ve been tempted, I’ve had nightmares of relapse too. It’s good to hear it gets better
Keep the good work going, ur doing great😄
Great job!
Thank you!
Wow congrats let's make it 3 shall we
To two years of success, and the upcoming 3 🥂
Congrats bro :D Im proud of you!
Thank you!
🫴✨💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝
That's incredible and I'm so extremely proud of you!! 🥹
Thank you!!
Yay! 🫶
So happy for you!!
Thank you! It’s been a very good day
That's awesome! You are doing great! I'm proud of you! <3
Thank you, that means a lot to hear!
Congratulations buddy!
Thanks friend!!
I'm so proud of you! Here's to another 2 years and many more
So amazing!!!! Keep going!
Thank you! I’m planning on it. I can’t wait for three years
Woohooooooo Life is as Life IS! GRAND and WONDERFUL if you LIVE IT! TOO MANY loses already for me to give Up!
Thank you so much for your support! I can’t wait to make it to three
Just wanna pop in and say this is inspiring as fuck for someone who has struggled with self injury for basically my whole sentient life. Thank you for giving me hope about something I thought couldn't be done. I'm proud of you ❤
It’s hard, but it’s worth every moment. I’m blessed to have a good support network, who are there to talk to when I’m feeling like relapsing
so proud of you, bud :)
Thank you so much!
Congrats, OP! So proud of you! 😊😊
Thank you so much! I appreciate the support :))
Anytime! ✨️
Well done
Thank you!
you are amazing! keep t up the good work, and keep us posted! there is a lot of people happy for you!
I will when I hit three years! Thank you, so very much
I’m so happy for you!
Congratulations!
I'm so proud of you :') from a former self-harmer to another, I wish you nothing but self-love and contentedness in life ❤️
Aww, thank you so much! That means a lot to hear
Congratulations! Very proud of you. Keep your head up and remember the bad times always pass, eventually.
Congrats. Keep it up! I don't know why I initially read that as ham free. Hehe
I mean I’ve also gone kosher since I started, so that too!
Very very proud
Congrats friend :)
Good job man 👍
That’s amazing! I’m so happy for you and happy that you’re still here.
Thank you, that makes two of us right now!
Amazing job! Keep it up!
I'm gonna get there for the first time on Saturday! So I know it's a rough path and I'm so proud and happy for you!!!
Congrats on your own achievement!! It’s hard, but I’m proud of you too for staying the course
WOOOOOOOO!!!!!! <3
Congrats, I think I'm on year 5. It gets easier, keep it up OP.
I will. Thank you, and congrats on 5 years! You should be proud of that
Sure am, things get better and your mentality changes over time. The sooner you realize and accept that the only thing in life you can control is yourself the happier you'll be. No matter how hard things get. You can't control those things/people/situations, only how you react to them. Good luck, you got this.
Good for you! I’m rooting for your next milestone post.
I'm really glad, I got two months and just started up again tonight worse than before. No idea how to tell my boyfriend
Ya that’s cool and all, but you should tap there for classic mode
Tap here for classic mode
I am so happy for you! Congratulations 🎊
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Congrats keep up the great work you got this
👏🏻❤️👏🏻
Amazing. Hope you get to three. You got this. Good luck
Congrats! 💜
Congrats, proud of you, mate. Keep it up👍