Two Years Sober - How did it feel going 24 months with No Alcohol?

I have been two years sober today! I can't believe I have gone from being a heavy daily wine drinker to becoming alcohol-free and never looked back.
I have put together a timeline in this video that shows what my life looked like before I quit drinking and then moves onto my life in sobriety and the two years since quitting booze.
What a wonderful journey it has been since I quit, my hope is that this video will provide inspiration to anyone who is wondering what life is like after you stop drinking.
There is often a false belief that things will become boring and you won't have fun. It can be hard to believe this before you get sober, but it couldn't be further from the truth.
I can still clearly remember what it was like not being able to go one day without drinking, stopping drinking just seemed impossible to me. So to finally break free from the alcohol-trap and now find myself two years into this wonderful journey of self-discovery is just fantastic.
When I look back at the photos of my life before I quit, they make me cringe, I will never go back to being that person and will continue to move forward with momentum.
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[@rustinholliday2252]

Thanks for sharing your story Simon, its given me a feeling of hope that I can get back to sober ways. I done 5 months sober earlier this year from 1st of January onwards, but fell off the wagon again at the end of May and the last 3 months have been a spiral out of control. Day one today, hopefully I dont slip this time. Cheers.

[@besober]

Thanks Rustin - well done for getting re-focused, the key is in your mindset, instead of feeling like we are being deprived of something it is vital to understand how much we gain and let go of any false beliefs that alcohol will add something positive to our lives. If you need extra help please join my programme at www.joinbesober.com - Simon

[@BEACHDUDE71]

95 days of no alcohol for me

[@itssamiyoutube]

I'm 2yrs 14mths 3 weeks at midnight tonight 28.4.2023 🎉 congratulations too myself and well done all those who have achieved there soberity keep going it's a day at time.

[@Bellan8845]

So even actually over 3 years🫵😮👍

[@jasonm2506]

One day at a time is a depressing AA way of looking at staying sober. Just be happy you don't have to poison yourself anymore and happily live your life, free.

[@shawnmendrek3544]

gj

[@Travellingtherapistcreates]

It's wonderful to hear your story. Thanks for sharing. I am now starting a facebook group which I am calling 365 days ( I think )I'm planning it today and will make it live tomorrow. I've never done a year but so ready now plus want to help many others. Thanks for the inspiration before I start

[@ciaranoreilly5394]

This is a great video. Thank you Simon.

[@besober]

You're very welcome - SImon

[@ciaranoreilly5394]

@@besober Simon. I had a question for you regarding going alcohol free and just wandered where the best place to ask it was?

[@besober]

@@ciaranoreilly5394 sure - you are welcome to message through Instagram @besoberandquit or email me at [e-mail] - Simon

[@johnbaptist6907]

One glorious year Sober today😊🎉🎉🎉🎉❤

[@boatymsboatface3929]

Congratulations! I’m so happy for you! I can’t hardly wait to be that far along on a new life!

[@heartbasedresearchtoajourn8158]

This reminds me of me abit I'm 44 just gave up 10 weeks ago I also love running i ran my first 27 mile this year juring the first lock down after a 4 day bender nite and day when I woke up I felt bad for 24 the next day I ran for 5 days then 6 day I ran 27 miles in 3hrs 50 mins i would love to help people the further i go i have some stories that are crazy as well. I love to make people feel good.

[@besober]

Amazing! Well done on your running! It is crazy sobriety really helps with running and being able to push yourself further. Well for for 10 weeks of sobriety as well!!

[@phillipbuckley3602]

Good video Simon

[@wigoewigoe]

Good job quitting.

[@patrickwalker-nolan7617]

What an amazing story Simon well done you, a great example to the rest of us. 😊😊😊

[@danieloconnor3461]

I'm 2 years sober have ADHD and have had it all my life,I'm 48 years old,I'm am recovering Heroin addict as well,2 years off Smack,I'm on a opiate substitute for not relapsing I also have a lot of physical stuff,had a back op,disc cut out,i still have damaged nerves in left leg and herniated discsand terrible gout which I never had when using or drinking,I used to play profffesional football for 2 different clubs then after that became one of the best traders for 10 years,what is mad my mental health and physical stuff has got worse as i hot older,anyway Congrats on your Sobriety 🎉🎁,I am in 12 step fellowship but I do use all tools that I find helpful to me,ive worked in recovery field for 10 years but felt completely burnt out and i relapsed after 9 years clean,im not blaming them or feeling self pity just was how it went,i actually for a long time hated and resented addicts and Alkies for a long time even though i was one myself 😂

[@drbennyboombatz9195]

It's unreadable because your whole persona/character was about being a massive p. head, I look at people that do that and think ( Iused to think this even before I was sober btw) "man he's never gonna be able to stop, he's gotta live up to the character he's created", whats funny is that now you're whole character is built around being sober, it's really great to see

[@paulevans6731]

It's very very hard to quit drinking I keep trying and trying but I always crack and start again I will do it one day

[@boatymsboatface3929]

Keep trying! It will stick one day. If I can quit anybody can!

[@MilkByCow]

I’m on month 22 and the dependency is GONE. Don’t plan on picking up another drink anytime soon either because I do not want that dependency to come back. Refuse to even take a step in that direction.

[@mbg140897]

2 years sober on November 4th. I quit when I was 28, I’ll never go back.

[@shawnmendrek3544]

Good age to quit. liver thanks you.

[@bobbmann5]

I'm so glad i found your channel. Great story and god bless you as you are a wonderful person and i too am try so hard at 59 years old to stop drinking as it's slowly killing me and i want to be there for my daughter and feel better as i enter my 60's next Spring 2023. Take good care. -Bob

[@markotuomas672]

Hey! I'm very clad that I watched this video. I am two months sober. I have two kids and wife. I have a great family life that I don't want to ruin becouse alcohol. Could you do me a favour and make a list of the quit drinking/ sober books you have in that shelf. Thank you so much.

[@Bellan8845]

200 days here feeling soooo great and better then ever❤️❤️❤️🙌🙌🙌😍😍😍

[@homestudiotutorials]

Nice one Simon -) thanks for the vids ! Certainly did help me all these KZbin channels like yours and some others i have been watching! Now 7 months down the road feeling amazing! Thanks KZbin xxxx

[@besober]

Great to hear! Thanks, nice work on seven months sober.

[@BakeMan66]

I'm at 17 months AF...best decision I've made.

[@cocosnow1000]

Simon, this is such a great story and video, it brought tears to me eyes. Great to see the before and after pics. Congratulations on your two years sobriety and your success. I am coming up to seven months alcohol free. Your achievements with your book, coaching and talks are a great inspiration!

[@besober]

Thanks Anne, it has been an amazing journey! Huge well done on your seven months, great work.

[@TheGreatest727]

Great story. Very inspirational.

[@shawnmendrek3544]

Damn man, sorry. That is all I have to say on that personal matter you get my drift. LOL@dancing on the table, my dad used to dance by himself when drunk, at a polish festival. I actually have visual kickbacks now of it. Hilarious. I did this myself, I 100% understand dancing with yourself. You are* a great dad. I can tell. You love your wife and your family. I get it. It is clear. I have ADHD too, I understand. I was gonna share more but I do not want to make this about me. I took a photo of these books via capture, going to check some of these out. 15:00 good idea moving to a blog

[@Corrans]

What an amazing story! I wish I could connect with other sober people in my country.

[@Jenny-tt5zs]

Congratulations 🎉🎉

[@boatymsboatface3929]

Wow- that photo of the day after empty cans and bottles gave me a visceral reaction of disgust and pain. But the good news is that I’ll never have to collect empties after a drinking session again now that I’ve quit! No more gross ashtrays either. Not drinking is the best thing I’ve ever done, it just gets better and better!

[@NathanBily]

Amazing story! What exactly did you do for a living while drinking to afford your lifestyle? 😅

[@racheljohnson3647]

Always watch your podcasts first thing in the morning with a coffee ☕️. Thanks 😊 Simon congratulations and great job. 👍🏻 half way through your book and really enjoying it .

[@besober]

Awesome! Thank you, hope they brighten your mornings!

[@FlatStan1l]

Congrats Simon! Really motivating

[@besober]

Thank you so much, so pleased to hear the video motivated you. Simon

[@himawari4166]

Thank you so much for sharing your story and showing those pictures to make it more lively. Congrats!!!! I'm at day 23 today, I've joined Annie's Alcohol Experiment and I am truly so grateful first of all that you and Annie exist and second that I survived my heavy drinking of 20 years, which is a miracle (as a woman especially), looking at my consumption levels. I'm so angry at society sometimes because now alcohol seems like the most stupid thing to do.... also idolising alcohol like as if it was some magic potion.. like you, I feel so ashamed of my own ignorance. It is as if I've awoken from a comatose dream I was in for the last 20 years. 2020 and 20 years!!! This year is gonna be my year of change!

[@besober]

Well done Nada, sounds like you are doing great, keep it up. Simon.

[@eagleeye2300]

Simon, HUGE CONGRATS!! Wonderful, and thank you so much for the inspiration!

[@besober]

My pleasure!

[@andersstorhaug4334]

Has anyone heard from Simon lately?

[@bobbyball1057]

Love this! I’m almost at the 2 years sober mark and have listened to this a couple of time now. Your enthusiasm is awesome!…keep putting out more content Simon as it really is a big help to people going on the (scary) journey of sobriety 🙏

[@mhlengindlovu8450]

When is 2 years happening for you?

[@itssamiyoutube]

Welcome too sober life is good ❤

[@patriciaireland9396]

I knew a lot about your story, Simon, as I have read your book over and over, - but it was great seeing the photos and hearing your voice. It made it all so real and has given me strength to carry on with my own sober journey, which started on the 1st March this year! Haven't touched a drop since, and can you imagine how much alcohol I WOULD have been drinking during this lockdown, if I hadn't given up when I did! Many congratulations on your two years of sobriety, Simon. Keep up the good work! Many, many thanks for your help.

[@besober]

Thanks Patricia, so happy to hear my book helped - my new book comes out on the 24th December so you won't have to keep reading that one over and over any longer! Well done on how far you have come. Simon.

[@hettybl]

You are class

[@markmacfarlane3169]

I was secually molested when I was 9 and have childhood trauma, I have ADHD, I run marathons and sabotage my races with alcohol, I turn every event into an alcoholic event, I am tired and bored with myself and just listened to Annie Grace's, This naked mind. I've tried to quit so many times but have failed. The parallels between you and myself are astonishing. The main difference is that I'm still drinking.

[@flutterbee1401]

Wow, Simon such an incredible and inspiring story you have! You and your Be Sober community has been a life saver for me. Thank you for all you do to help people looking to gain freedom from alcohol. You rock!

[@besober]

Hi Flutter Bee - thanks so much for the lovely comment! So glad everything is helping :-) keep it up - Simon

[@samysridhar308]

Sweet talk

[@susannedarcy1452]

Really helpful video Simon, thank you and congratulations on 2 years AF!

[@besober]

Thank you Susan!

[@candymay1427]

Very inspiring video Simon, I am going to purchase your book xx

[@besober]

Thanks Candy - I hope you love the book - let me know what you think Simon.

[@suegregory656]

I love your videos Simon. Very inspirational!

[@besober]

Thanks. Glad you like them Sue!

[@iamthefiremanjj]

For people that used drugs and alcohol to self medicate mental health problems , how has quitting impacted this ?

[@boatymsboatface3929]

I basically drank and drugged myself into severe depression, and finally, out of desperation, stopped drinking, doing drugs and smoking cigs. In just under 3 months my depression has disappeared and I’m happier than I’ve been in my whole life. I’m getting my whole life turned around.

[@hidefinishon12]

2023, still congratulating you

[@thebbs2556]

2yrs here too I'm absolutely miserable Still tired all the time still not sleeping properly.

[@MrPistolpete1234]

How’s it going now? I see this post was a year ago

[@eriktred]

As a runner, I can identify with your history.

[@besober]

Ah a fellow runner! It's great isn't it!

[@ultimatekangokeane8379]

Thank you 🙏

[@besober]

My pleasure! I am glad you enjoyed the video :)