SOBER OCTOBER 2024 IS OVER!!! (Episode 219)

[@NetworkingPhilo_0005]

I am 407 days sober. Never felt so good.

[@roselondono4080]

3 months sober … a week watching your podcasts. A blessing

[@GettingSoberAgain]

That's awesome! So happy you're part of the community! 🙏

[@Travel2Vibes]

Had my 47th birthday last week. First birthday sober in over 20 years. Thanks for the insperation

[@HoustonShutterCenter]

I’m about to be 48 in December I’ve made a year and half sober this December … havnt been this sober since late teens early 20’s

[@rondipotter]

I made the whole month and I'm going to keep going!!!

[@ericmoore6769]

Hell yeah! I did it last year, with the promise of a Halloween Relapse, but I felt so much better, I happily stayed sober until now, my second sober October in a row. Leave the brain poison on the shelf at the store where it belongs. Your life matters.

[@rondipotter]

@ericmoore6769 definitely😊

[@gwillis01]

Congrats on your sobriety.

[@Girl-gh5gv]

Had to come back to say that I started my journey here- and literally for months this channel was the ONLY thing keeping me sober. I’m happy to announce: TODAY IS MY 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY! Thank you sooo much for getting me started! I cannot begin to tell you the changes. Actually I can. So here goes. I got back my family My friends The love of my life A place to stay A career job Savings in my acct more than 10k A car My drivers license My peace of mind Lost 60lbs (now and am perfect bmi for my height) Lost friends that I only had alcohol in conmon with Parted with the mornings waking up not remembering anything Took on new hobbies Traveled Showing up for life every day is the SINGLE. BEST. DECISION. I have EVER made. My hairdresser told me the way she knows I’m sober is that I actually keep all of my appts. I live by two things: -do what you say you’re going to do -do the next right thing. THANK YOUUUUUU!!!!!!!!!

[@LadyHawke78]

Happy Soberversary!! We all find our own ways, but we DO recover. Here’s to many more!! ❤️‍🩹👍

[@GettingSoberAgain]

👆👆👆!!!!THIS♥️THIS ♥️THIS♥️THIS!!!!👆👆👆

[@gwillis01]

Congratulations on your sobriety. I am glad that you will get married soon.

[@gwillis01]

I am glad that you are happy that you have chosen sobriety. Keep up the good work.

[@Girl-gh5gv]

@@gwillis01 thank you so much! Best decision ever. Just got back from celebratory lunch with mom during my actual lunch hour for the actual career job that I have KEPT. I’m very pleased and the results are now my why!

[@danhuerta8488]

I did the hole month. Ready for sober November

[@gwillis01]

Keep the positive momentum going!! Keep. striving to improve

[@theduchessofhexham737]

Keep going, it gets better 😊. I quit August 2023 for 1 month or so I thought, here I am 14 months later still sober. The best thing I discovered, apart from all the health benefits and weight loss & financial gain was Time. Time to spend on more productivity, time not spent worrying if I could drive a car the next day etc. Enjoy every day, even the not so good ones, Time is precious, we never know when it's going to run out, spend it wisely🙏

[@gwillis01]

@@theduchessofhexham737 Keep the positive momentum going

[@Perryscope123]

No Booze November, bring it on!

[@jodidinkin3592]

Started September 25. Still sober. Thank you for all you do

[@dwiggles1]

I made 4 months sober on my 44th birthday October 23rd 2024. Probably my only sober birthday since I was 19 years old. It felt good.

[@gwillis01]

Congrats on your sobriety. Keep up the good work.

[@tami2595]

Yes!! I was sober in September and October! I'm definitely celebrating a "no drink November"!! 🎉 We win! We are worth it! 😊

[@cko8643]

30 days sober, not a lot of days...BUT...210 light beers LESS!!! I love it!!!

[@ajbrown5247]

That's a lot of money, and a lot of health benefits!

[@cko8643]

When I averaged days x drinks I nearly fainted when I totaled it up. I just never thought about it like that. Good grief!

[@ajbrown5247]

@cko8643 I'm right there with you! My bank account has grown so much this month!

[@gwillis01]

Congratulations on embracing sobriety

[@Art-2-Recovery]

It's not about how many days, like everything else, it's quality over quantity. My first real attempt at sobriety, that wasn't imposed on me with my trips to the county jail, I had around 600 days and lost it without a thought. Which told me that the quality of my sobriety was lacking. Celebrate every day sober if you want to keep it. Keep up the amazing work

[@jayrsmitty]

Made it through all 31 days and feeling strong to keep pushing on

[@angelamercedes5136]

Well, I made it through October! 112 days sober today! This was a big month for me because I finished outpatient treatment at the beginning of the month, so now I have to put my sobriety tools into practice.

[@gwillis01]

Keep the positive momentum going!!

[@fortythreenorth2518]

I made the decision a week ago to stay sober and never pick up another beer. I had been going hard on the beer daily to where I was feeling a lot of pain and I felt so sick. I am feeling better today by the grace of God (as well as Tylenol and water) I want to get back to where I was a year ago. Enjoying life and being outdoors. Not blotting out my existence with poison to fund the government and big brewing. I am a much better person to be around when I am sober and it feels good to be in control of my actions. Amazing how we lose any rational perspective when we are in our cups and enslave ourselves to self destruction. Our addiction wants all of us dead.

[@Perryscope123]

It's now my 40th consecutive day of being Sober...again

[@gwillis01]

Keep up the good work. Keep the positive momentum going!!

[@juiceloose100]

I didn't actually quit because it was October. It was just a coincidence.. I'm currently 19 days sober and going strong! My pallet is forgetting the taste.. The burn and acidity of dry alcohol.. it's a great feeling. Sometimes my mind goes back to it from habit, but then I remember where that goes.. There's so much strength in acknowledging your weaknesses. I have finally reached a point where I know that as strong as I am, I was alcohol's bitch! It's always been all or nothing for me, so now I choose nothing! ❤

[@derekhath380]

Day 672 sober. 57 years old. Super stoked to be sober. No unicorns and orgasms to get sober. Thankfully my friends and family did intervention then went to detox, rehab, AA, therapy. All worth it! Now at ideal weight with 45 pound weight loss, consistent daily workout, clean diet, 7+ hours of nightly sleep. Also day 278 nicotine-free and 68 day porn-free. All starts with surrendering my will to God's will for my life every morning and second, minute after that to remain and grow on this journey to be the best version of me I can be.

[@asoker]

Oh boy, did the whole month. Have'nt been sober for this long in years. Started going to gym 3-4 days a week, lost 3kg. Sleeping better, having more energy. Had a few moments where I was on the edge of breaking but managed to stay strong. Thank you for this month, lets keep going!

[@brutalplanet7BoonesOverstock]

I had two regular drinks on three days in October. I say regular because in the past my drinks could have very high alcohol content. This weekend, I was really at risk to abuse. Tempted to drink, but did not. I cannot say I thrived, but I can say I made it! I am making progress. I am not hung up on perfection. My weight continue to goes down and I am exercising daily. I am getting healthier.

[@elizabethbruce9229]

I love how you say “practice makes progress.“ I started off with one- day stints, moved up to one -week ones, and then did a couple of 30 -day sober months. Right now I have been sober since April 1st of this year, and that streak started as a seemingly impossible 90 -day challenge to myself. I didn’t tell a soul, in case it failed. After the 90 days, I saw no reason to go back, as my brain was working again😊 At nearly 7 months sober, things have continued to improve, especially the brain fog & anxiety. I’m learning a new language, getting my business going again, & generally doing things that alcohol prevented me from doing. Your videos are motivating without being pushy. ❤

[@davidp6780]

Made it all 31 days. And so many times I thought about giving up, I remember that progress is what I’m after, and then I keep going.. almost six months with two small asterisks. Thanks J

[@gwillis01]

Keep the positive momentum going!!

[@JC-no1zt]

I have been sober for 169 days. Hope it will be for the rest of my life.

[@Yves-i5s]

216 days without alcohol for me and im never going back. i like your videos man

[@gwillis01]

Keep that positive momentum going!!

[@zeekay9941]

Been sober since mid-September. October may be over, but my sobriety journey is just getting started.

[@gwillis01]

Keep up the good work

[@katiemae4108]

I stayed sober the whole month. Until tomorrow, the 31st, I’m breaking my fast. I plan again to do sober January as well. Best to everyone on their personal journey!

[@JHFett11]

I did it!! 😃 first Sober October and with high hopes to keep it going. Thank for the support and inspiration!!

[@NilsExp]

Made it 20 days minus 3 beers 😂 plan on being permanently sober soon

[@gwillis01]

Keep striving to improve yourself

[@brianthomas3451]

Oct-sober

[@GettingSoberAgain]

Sober-tober 😉

[@truthoversubmission4237]

Middle child of seven and started drinking because it made me not shy in social settings. So for my own children I want them to learn confidence through other means and be able to enjoy activities without drinking.

[@Sherry-t5r]

I made it the whole month with no cravings or feelings of deprivation at all! I feel great and wake up feeling awesome. It’s like you said Jae, I’m sick and tired of feeling sick and tired and since I decided no more I am finding this to be a sound and confident decision for myself. No more blackouts and I feel confident about that. My spouse still drinks so there’s always alcohol in the house and I had no problem! We even went to restaurant/bars twice and I didn’t want to drink at all. I live near the ocean and always when going out in the boat was a huge trigger but I’ve done that too 3 times and no craving. None whatsoever so I can’t believe I thought 30days was so hard before and failed so many times. I guess I just wasn’t wanting it enough but now….I’m ready to start whatever you are calling November….? Your videos and all the comments I read are so helpful. So happy I found yours. Thank you! ❤

[@GettingSoberAgain]

No Drink November 😸

[@Sherry-t5r]

@ , yep! lol I paused the video to comment so hadn’t got that far! lol 😂

[@marvel4life429]

I still went to the bar but drank mocktails and n/a beers. Those helped so much!

[@brokenfinn9594]

I'm a heavy drinker and I decided today to stop drinking. I'm tired of being tired , I have too much to do!

[@ALE4Dale]

My first full sober October!!! 🎉

[@Californialiving831]

Started September 30th, One month Sober 🙏

[@DaphneSeherrie]

I made it through 10 months of sobriety today. Everything went well untill a month ago when I started to feel really flat, fatigued and depressed. I almost slipped up yesterday thinking what the point of being sober when I feel like like shit. I really thought about having a drink just to make me feel better.😢 But then I thought of all the work I put in to stay sober for so many months. So I went to the dr yesterday to find out that I have C-ptsd. From a 30 year abusive marriage. So I will go for therapy soon. I am really proud of myself. ❤

[@monaaubry3272]

@@DaphneSeherrie hi I'm same I have left a 30 yr. Relationship as well. He was very mentally abusive. I've been on my own about 1 1/2 year now. I packed up my little dogs and stayed with sister till I got my own place. Very hard walking away from my home of 30 years but I was only a shell. I'm now figuring out who I am. Rebuilding myself working on me. Alcohol wasn't answer. I'm just starting a weight-loss journey which seems harder then stopping drinking. But I'm not giving up on me. I'm tired of hiding from the world. I wish you luck and confidence in your journey don't give up on yourself. ♡ Mona

[@juliacoggins7292]

Sober all through sober October, 13 months sober now :)

[@gwillis01]

One rumor that I have heard is that adopted children feel better when the mother says. "You are the special chosen one. I have chosen to give you my love and care. "

[@jimbojv75]

...again 5 days in. Makes me think of that old quote "When at first we don't succed, try try again"

[@CathyRegnier-n5z]

Props to everyone on their successes! 31 days for me. More to come. 😊

[@desmondcook1993]

I am Desmond and I am a South African living in New Zealand, and I have not had my family with me for some time but thanks to this community and this channel I have been able to stay sober for over 4 months and feel confident that I won't drink again in my life. It was tough being Halloween as I normally go out on this night but this one. I also watched a live band and managed to have a better time them ever with a glass of water. I want to say that to all those that did Sober October, I want to say that I am proud of you all.

[@luke-b8k]

that is great to hear desmond........one day/one step at a time

[@theduchessofhexham737]

Well done Desmond 😊

[@ydoicare2000]

Good job!!

[@cutter2258]

Zero alcohol all October and still going strong 💪!

[@gwillis01]

Congrats on your sobriety!! Keep up the good work

[@gwillis01]

It helps in starting a sober life to have a positive, glass half full attitude. Having more sober days than drunk days in a month is a. good start. Twenty sober days out of thirty is a good start because you were sober more than sixty percent of the time.

[@truthoversubmission4237]

“More sober days than drunk days”. Yes, thank you for that perspective. Maybe I am making progress.

[@monaaubry3272]

I made it! I'm going to keep going! Thanks so much for caring Jae. I wouldn't have done it without this channel to lean on. ❤

[@Bingo12331]

Still got one day to go before end of October here in UK, but on course for completing the whole month. AF since 11 May. Well done to all taking part in Sober October 🎉❤😊

[@davidodonnell1807]

Made 19 days and hoping to do more in November

[@sethbraley4088]

I had a few beers fixing my buddies car one day, and my grandmother gave me some whiskey in coffee on another day while congratulating me on some accomplishments I've made recently. Which was good and I don't like whiskey. That being said, it didn't send me spiralling into a bender, which I have been known to do. The last few months have been a huge improvement compared to where I was last year. I was drinking a bottle of rum a day and now....all I know is I'm not there anymore.

[@gwillis01]

Keep striving to improve. yourself

[@missylowcarb]

This is my second sober October!I have managed to keep this sobriety thing going 15 months now.A lot of the things you said really rang true for me.The excuses we make to continue on that horrible path.I enjoy your videos so much, you are a great support and inspiration.Thank you for all you do.

[@gwillis01]

Keep the positive momentum going!!

[@Mambaross24]

I’m 45, only child as well… Been an athlete all my life 🏀 Started casually drinking at 19-20… I started 9/27/24… I didn’t slip up once… only had one day of bad cravings on day 17… I attended 3 get togethers and was perfectly fine… I’ve increased my workouts and recovery… lost about 10 lbs… regained the confidence in myself… got reintroduced to my 25 year old self🙏🏾🙏🏾 I feel free and cured from what seemed like spell that was casted on me… I don’t drink and I’m blessed in every way! Thank you for all your help and support!! Can’t wait to hit 60 days!!

[@mattjohn4731]

That is an inspiring description. Blessings to you

[@gwillis01]

Congratulations on choosing sobriety

[@Sherry-t5r]

@@Mambaross24 yes! Congratulations! I feel very blessed as well and going back to exercising as well!

[@Sherry-t5r]

@@mattjohn4731 Blessings to you as well! And yes, I feel very blessed!!! 😊

[@janinebaldi5546]

Yesterday was the 25th anniversary of my Dad's passing. Usually I would over indulge in his favorite drink, a gin martini. I didn't and feel good physically and mentally. I think he would be proud

[@sylvialindholm2758]

Thanks for this channel, you are doing a great service. I’m on and off. I’m stuck in a situation (Supporting a son with family and feel guilty for not wanting to continue. I’m so much debt but feeling weak and stupid because I don’t put them out of my life). Anyway leaning on my faith to overcome depression and remain permentally sober. Thanks for your help.

[@1dayatAtimeking]

Drank one day in all of October. They say there was only one perfect man . I'm going to keep going

[@Bda28590]

31 days, Once recoverd from this cold. Back to the gym.

[@ajbrown5247]

Bad news: I slipped up 4 times this month, though only one of them was more than 2 or 3 seltzers. But the good news is I'm gonna keep going.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

@@ajbrown5247 if your record was a major sports team, you'd be in the playoffs with 26-4 😁

[@ajbrown5247]

@GettingSoberAgain I like that! I didn't beat myself up because I recognized it didn't take away my successes.

[@brindagannon7643]

Great points. I think especially Gen X downplays trauma. We are the 'suck it up' generation. I'm 53 and only the last few years started actually acknowledging true trauma that I've experienced. I also lost my 23 year old daughter 4 years ago and have been processing that as a drinker (not heavy but consistent). Sober October made me face a lot of raw emotions. What I've learned so far is I definitely like facing life and issues without the alcohol.

[@monaaubry3272]

@@brindagannon7643I'm really sorry you lost your daughter. ♡

[@nancydevlin65]

@@brindagannon7643depending on where you grew up, but yeah, I think especially emotional support, on anything, was lacking in the Gen X early years, you just got on with it.... I'm 59, long list of losses, including 2 teenagers to cf, drinking "eases off the pain a bit and levels out my thinking", to paraphrase a song.... In the end it doesn't help though....

[@jakeatkinson3463]

Good luck on your journey mate

[@dogman615]

I haven’t stayed sober in October but I did eventually find my stride and just hit 10 days today. It’s a daily pledge but I’m finding my footing, one day at a time. Thanks for the videos as always. 👍

[@jacobdefalco3727]

Man, sober Jun 29th 23...Drinking is not a option, I tried a non-alcoholic beer while eating lunch a while back almost threw up and that was a reason I quit. I would be having lunch and tell my girl why can't beer taste like sprite, lol. Well it does now because it is sprite. Who would thought, 😅

[@nancydevlin65]

Woke up on August 14th knowing my alco journey was over..... Still dry, not a single thought of alcohol and I'm going to remain this way! ❤ I know for me it's for Life now, I can't have just the one without being back on a bottle a day 2 weeks later..... I've no seasonal associations with alcohol, depression possibly, or anxiety, but that happened any time of the year....

[@gwillis01]

Keep the positive momentum going Nancy!!

[@ldeanjr2]

Started alittle late, sober since the 5th. Went to a few halloween parties and was able to not drink which was proof i could have fun w/o alcohol. november might be harder w my bday,Thanksgiving and loved ones heavenly birthdays.

[@gwillis01]

Keep the positive momentum going!! Onwards and upwards to new achievements!

[@Kevin64123]

I’m less than 3 days away from 4 months no alcohol.I do smoke for medical reasons.I hope this channel doesn’t frown on this.Yall have been a big help for me.Thanks!!!

[@bak1386]

I didn't set out to do sober October. I just happened to quit drinking hopefully forever on Oct 6. Still going strong and feeling a small percentage better each day. I feel like I've gotten thru the worst part of the physical addiction and now I can focus on the real work that lies ahead. One day at a time

[@gwillis01]

Keep up the good work. Onward and upwards!!

[@calaco585]

58 days sober and going strong!! sober October down next up, no drink November! 👍🏾💪🏾🚫🍾#goharder #soberoctober

[@gwillis01]

Congrats on choosing sobriety Things will become better day by day

[@calaco585]

@gwillis01 thank you!

[@max051472]

Stayed sober and gonna keep going!

[@tinanevitt1003]

Day 68 for me❣

[@lydiadeetzzz]

Celebrated 90 days on 10/27. Still sober.

[@jameslast3192]

Been sober for over seven months so far. 🎉 October was more difficult as it’s spring here down under so although I’ve been thinking about drinking again recently, conversely I can’t think of one genuine good reason or gain to drink again. I only have positives not to drink and negatives in store if I do! Thanks for you supportive Chanel.

[@gwillis01]

Keep up the good work! Alcohol has no redeeming features!

[@RinoSchiavoCampo]

1 year today. Thank you Getting Sober Again... You have been a huge part of my journey. I look forward to many more years of growing together.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

🏆 LETS GOOOOOOOOOOO 1 YEAR YESSSSSSSSSS!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

[@gfellman1]

I began the month facing just one potentially derailing thing (being 6 months into a 12 month separation en route to a divorce 🙃) then 10 days in, I was dealing with the death of my father. Despite these huge life challenges, I made it all 31 days without drinking any alcohol. (Okay, I had one sip of wine at communion.) I'm not gonna lie, it was very hard when everyone around me was toasting my dad. But thankfully I have some very encouraging and supportive family members who made me feel good about my choice. I'm going to try carrying on as long as I can. My ultimate goal is to simply change my relationship with alcohol. If becomes more than that, so be it.

[@gwillis01]

Keep striving to improve yourself gfellman1.

[@benjamintrahin9571]

Sober almost 13 months

[@aleksandraziva157]

still sober 14 weeks on the 31st

[@gwillis01]

Keep up the good work

[@aleksandraziva157]

@gwillis01 thank you same to you 😊

[@davidboudreau4054]

I did my first sober October and I got a B+.....yes I drank on 4 days in total, but that means I didn't drink on 27 days. So I was sober 87% of the month. And actually if I want to get super technical, the amount of hours I spent drinking on those 4 separate days only adds up to just about 24 hours in total. Which is only one day. So with that in mind, I actually earned an A, because I was sober 97% of the total hours in October. Like Jae suggests in this video, don't be hard on yourself if you have a slipup or two. Because you can adjust your view and make the negative into something more positive. Like I just did with my grade I earned for Sober October. I am looking forward to No Drink November and Delightfully Dry December. Perhaps I will earn an A+ in those months. Thats my goal and I believe I can do it this time...

[@jacobgarner5593]

I only did on week sober for October but so far that’s my record ‼️

[@rkp317]

Looking forward to No Beer November-my OLD choice. 13 days sober woohoo

[@hankscorpio33]

Other than the cold medicine I didn't realise was 7% alcohol 🤦‍♂️ I got through it no problem. Thinking of keeping it going for November too.

[@Knightcommander69]

I’m back from a brutal relapse Jae. Went so broke my membership got cancelled. Will re join after I fix the chaos I made. God bless you Jae

[@GettingSoberAgain]

I look forward to hearing about your brighter days ahead!

[@Art-2-Recovery]

I have been sober through 3 Octobers, but I can still remember my first one and how difficult it was. Getting and staying sober is tough, and it took many tries to finally get sober. I say that to say this, if you gave this challenge a try and did slip, don't beat yourself up. I wish you all the best. Thank you for all your information,I do get a lot from it.

[@mattjohn4731]

Sober the whole time. It's been a weird time. I'm helping a neighbor whose son self-deleted on 10/4. And I lost my medicaid and got forced off zoloft! But guess what- I'm staying off it! I knew there was a huge risk something would interfere with my supply. As it turns out, zoloft ain't what it's claimed to be. It stops working after a few years. I do Not recommend it, except to people who are very old or terminally ill. Blessings everyone, we support your sobriety!

[@dianemcmahan5159]

God bless you Jae. 👍🏼👍🏼🌿🕊

[@crestfallenraven]

I made it through the month, but with a handful of "agitation" episodes, like an unscratchable mental itch. I do feel a bit guilty that I relied on Kratom every day to get through, because it indicates still having a perceived need to be buzzed in the late afternoons or early evenings :( But what you said about "not being perfect, but making progress" brings me some relief. Love your perspectives and encouragement

[@quintingoldie9276]

Just completed my 3rd Sober October. 2years 1 month Sober let’s hope I make many more.

[@jackhobbie4305]

Well as i sit here at 12:45am November 1st, i can say i did it! Thank you for all the videos and words of encouragement. I set out on this journey with no real plan, i now have one. I plan on keeping going without drinking. Thanks again!

[@GettingSoberAgain]

I look forward to hearing how your journey continues! 🫂

[@going4sober]

Great advice! this time of year is challenging on many levels!

[@rico.productions]

This is my first time commenting here I'm glad I found this channel, never really subscribed to the AA thing but still needed the support. Started watching videos about alcoholism or stories from other people who reached that dreadful point of realizing there's DEFINITELY a problem. I'm 42 from Denver, CO...been binge drinking for years and always told myself there's no problem because I typically only did it on the weekends, but those weekends I would knock back an entire handle of liquor every day for 3 or 4 days straight and wake up in a parking lot or in the ugliest of situations... just last weekend it happened again I blew a whole bunch of money on booze strippers and prostitutes and I don't have much to begin with, don't know how I completely lose control of myself like that, the shame is overwhelming. I said enough is enough I am sick of this behavior and as we speak I am looking forward to a different future. Thank you for creating this channel

[@GettingSoberAgain]

No scarier feeling than heading to the STD clinic the next morning

[@GettingSoberAgain]

And btw...alcohol hits DIFFERENT in that altitude. the first time I drank in Denver, I thought someone roofied me

[@alexanderalvarez4333]

I’m newly sober from alcohol, for a long time it took over me I got sober and beat it, but then started having bad anxiety and turned to the bottle again only making things worse,. As of today I’m officially 21 days sober and I feel amazing! Still not where I want to be but I’m going to do everything I can to get myself there

[@GettingSoberAgain]

You got this!! 💪

[@BreakawayHolidays]

15 days sober now feeling amazing never go back to posion again thnks jae no axnity more energy clear skin like i am new born in this world ist 4 days was hell be strong 💪💪💪

[@gwillis01]

Things will get better day by day. Keep the positive momentum going!

[@BreakawayHolidays]

@gwillis01 thnks ♥️

[@gwillis01]

@@BreakawayHolidays Always willing to post a message of hope and encouragement

[@sylmanyeki9323]

Hi! So far so good! Ive been on this journey since October 1st. It’s not easy, but Im committed thus far. It also helped that I moved out of state. Where I used to live was literally next door to the liquor store

[@gardenenlightenment]

I did January but then my “1or2” pledge became many. Took the leap again at the last new moon (2nd). This month has been hard. What really got me going was my increasing belly fat. I didn’t realize how all those strong hoppy IPA’s pack on the calories. I’ve enjoyed listening to these and other videos and had never heard of Sober October but it’s perfect. So is 90 days around New Years. I’ve been thrilled with my receding waistline and really impressed with my evening energy and productivity. My wife is thrilled as well. I’ve been able to go out with friends, go to bars… thank goodness for NA beer (Trail Pass!) and ginger beer. I’m in it through the cold moon and likely for good. Learning more about the chronic health dangers has really helped. Thanks Jae!🤗. Next up: wife’s birthday and Thanksgiving. I have high confidence and determination!

[@gwillis01]

Keep the positive momentum going!!

[@kerriy.9347]

I made it for most of Oct. Only 3 days I wasn't sober. I liked the practice so much that I want to try no drink Nov.

[@kingneptune8120]

58 days and doing no drink November

[@gwillis01]

Keep up the good work. Congrats on 58 days sober

[@jest4]

36 days! 💜

[@amyd6778]

I just found this channel on Monday but your videos and advice have really been helpful. Today is my 4th day sober... again, and will probably be my 1st Halloween sober in many years, but I will keep going. Thanks for all you do!

[@raphaellopes4906]

2 weeks so far , I’m glad I found your channel to keep up , thanks !

[@GettingSoberAgain]

We're so happy to have you here!

[@tonymaiers1702]

I made it all month! Feel real good about it. I Need to be careful when everything is going great is when I can get in trouble. Thanks for your video.

[@reneefriedman1858]

Now that I’m 150 days plus, I feel like I have a block when trying to engage socially. I’m not going back to drinking again but I’m really understanding more of why it was so difficult to walk away. Now I’m working on how to be a better conversationalist without the alcohol.

[@bet6467]

I didn’t make the whole month- but you described me perfectly in the beginning- kids/spouse- all that. It’s HARD.

[@sjnop1508]

It will be about 90 days here next week. I went from never having a streak of sobriety longer then a week from age 13-39, to 30 days, then 54, then 35 now 90. I gave up for a bit this summer but my previous streaks made me that much more aware about how it was affecting me. Last 90 have been the easiest yet.

[@jars8969]

I made it to!!! I'm going to continue 😊

[@tabby74521]

I stopped the weekend before October began. My partner convinced me to have a few that next Saturday. I reset my sobriety calendar back up when I had finished my last drink. On day 29 now! I’ve got a lot of time on my hands now. It feels good to not be anxious in the morning and trying to piece together what might have or might not have happened the evening before. Afraid of checking my phone. Thank you Jae and the community for the videos and comments! It has been very helpful! ❤

[@jesselovesyah]

Happy Sober October! Got a 30 day streak! Feeling good and looking stronger! I got 4 guys to try sober October with me but they all fell off pretty early on. Excellent work to all who made it!👻

[@jackiee410]

Hi Jae....Love your videos, thank you for making them....227 day sober! Woo hoo. I'm shooting for my first year sober for many, many years. I'm 63 and feel better than I have in a long time. I'm looking to be a beacon of hope for a few of my family members that could use to be sober too. Thanks again for all you do. (Ps-I'm an only child too I can totally relate the eye rolls when people find out...hahaha) Go us!!

[@GettingSoberAgain]

More snacks for US 🤣🤣🤣

[@jackiee410]

@@GettingSoberAgain 👍😂

[@mitchellanderson3068]

Dropped the ball pretty bad on Sober October, so now I’m doing my best to have a No Drink November

[@GettingSoberAgain]

@@mitchellanderson3068 what does your "best" sound like?

[@sylviatheune6634]

Thanks to your channel i had the confidence to face my negative feelings instead of numbing them. In august i started a New job and stopped drinking. New positive experiences without alcohol made me feel very good Now, 90 days sober feels great! Im planning to stay sober the rest of 2024!