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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

Final score:

385points

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Hans 6 years ago

What a happy smile!

61points

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

Final score:

384points

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Kjorn 6 years ago

you're a proof that anything is possible! must be really proud of yourself

71points

I Gave Up Alcohol When My Daughter Turned 1. I'm 5 Years Sober Today

Final score:

382points

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Meg Swezey 6 years ago

you look great!

62points

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

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

Final score:

376points

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athornedrose 6 years ago

i'm glad he added in that he dieted and worked out too. stopping drinking doesn't magically make you healthy. other lifestyle changes factor in as well.

96points

1 Year Without Drinking

Final score:

354points

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Jean van der Merwe 6 years ago

Oh golly! What a difference! I wish him all the happiness in the world!

52points

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

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

Final score:

343points

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Griselda Mussett 6 years ago

Great! Well done you!

12points

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

Final score:

310points

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Séverine Ségier 6 years ago

Quitting is never easy, but you did it! Be proud of yourself, your talent does not reside in alcohol but in you

60points

11 Months Sober And Life Has Never Been Better. I've Lost 20kg!

Final score:

301points

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Bored Birgit 6 years ago

You look so much younger and healthier!

53points

#10

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

Final score:

295points

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Sarah Pedersen 6 years ago

This is amazing and inspiring.

48points

#11

Here Is What 826 Days Sober Looks Like. Left Is Me June 11th 2014, On The Right Is Me Today. Recovery Is Possible

Final score:

245points

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- 6 years ago

She's stunning!

43points

#12

I’m Coming Up On My First Year Of Sobriety. It’s Crazy What A Difference A Year Can Make

Final score:

239points

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Jean van der Merwe 6 years ago

Astounding!

37points

#13

10 Years. Sobriety. Good Support Network. And A Firm Dedication To Being The Superhero My Dog Thinks I Am

Final score:

227points

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Bored Birgit 6 years ago

You look like young Bruce Willis now. Great!

36points

#14

So Proud Of My Brother. Celebrated One Year Of Sobriety And Also Being One Person Lighter. Just Awesome

Final score:

221points

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Bored Birgit 6 years ago

Waoh, what a difference! Your brother is awesome!

33points

#15

The Progression Of Sobriety. 24 Hours/1 Year. One Day At A Time

Final score:

202points

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Jean van der Merwe 6 years ago

I can’t believe it is the same man. Brilliant!

33points

#16

Before And After 307 Days Sober

Final score:

198points

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tuzdayschild 6 years ago

I'm glad he's sober now, but where's bunny?

76points

#17

My Recovery Progress Makes Me Smile. 4+ Years Of Sobriety Transformation

Final score:

197points

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Jean van der Merwe 6 years ago

Wonderful!

23points

#18

What A Year Of Sobriety And 60 Pounds Lost Looks Like

Final score:

192points

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Agnes Jekyll 6 years ago

totally different person!

31points

#19

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

Final score:

183points

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Jean van der Merwe 6 years ago

The eyes say it all!

50points

#20

Just Found A Old Picture Of Me On FB. I'm About 9 Months Sober From The Time It Was Taken

Final score:

181points

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Juan Tobar 6 years ago

Great job dude!, keep going

28points

#21

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

Final score:

180points

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AnnaB Premium 6 years ago

Congratulations! An amazing accomplishment.

34points

#22

Quit Drinking One Year Ago This Weekend. 35 Lbs Loss

Final score:

176points

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Sarah Pedersen 6 years ago

Sexy

28points

#23

Lost 170 Lbs In 18 Months. Sobriety, Diet, And Exercise Have Paid Off

Final score:

167points

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AnnaB Premium 6 years ago

Wow! In only 18 months, too!

32points

#24

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

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

Final score:

164points

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Jessica A 6 years ago

A beautiful story and person!

26points

#25

2,5 Years Of Sobriety And Powerlifting

Final score:

155points

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Kevin Jones 6 years ago

Holy c**p, that's Kyle! He's a buddy of mine up here in Nor Cal. He actually has a Youtube channel about his sobriety https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsipIowfJzHeCIr5gBoUX4w

5points

#26

One Year Sober!

Final score:

155points

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Séverine Ségier 6 years ago

You must be proud!

25points

#27

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

Final score:

152points

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Meg Swezey 6 years ago

atta girl!

29points

#28

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

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

Final score:

148points

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Varija Dubey 6 years ago

You look younger!! NO KIDDING

37points

#29

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

Final score:

136points

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Bored Birgit 6 years ago

Really amazing!

22points

#30

I Quit Drinking, Went Vegan And Started Running. Oh, And My Eyebrows Improved Too

Final score:

129points

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Amanda Lawshe 6 years ago

Beautiful!

24points

JacekEU 5 years ago

wtf? Not by any definition known to man

-2points

Séverine Ségier 6 years ago

Great! I wish you happiness :)

4points

John Bennick 5 years ago

Were you aware of how pretty you are before you got sober?

1point

Michelle Dodson 5 years ago

Goddess!

1point

Cindy Yelle 5 years ago

You look stunning ! Very beautiful !

1point

Curious Cat 5 years ago

yeh Vegan!

1point

Luisa Vasconcelos 6 years ago

Younger and beautiful.

1point

Jeanette Kent 6 years ago

EVERYTHING improved. Congratulations!

1point

Viviane Silva 6 years ago

The eyebrows look great now, well done. You look amazing.

1point

Linda Matheny 6 years ago

You are stunning!!!!

1point

Sora Lyra 6 years ago

Wow. Look stunning.

1point

Ashley Say Wha?!? 6 years ago

You are so pretty! You look like Katy perry (or maybe Katy perry looks like you ;)

1point

Mosa Jonathan 2 years ago

Wowzer!

0points

Wayne Beesley 3 years ago

Wow massive improvement

0points

sharon smit 4 years ago

Have to score the girl on the right 11/10, much better brows and you look fresh and beautiful and much healthier.

0points

Kristine Watari 5 years ago

Stunning!

0points

Melinda Burge 5 years ago

Ha - congrats!

0points

berna zapominszki 5 years ago

Jesus!

0points

Matthew Maserati 5 years ago

sober eyebrows .. are important

0points

Aneese 6 years ago

From puke-y to pin-up. You go, girl!

0points

Lelo Ginger 6 years ago

Those Cruella de Vil eyebrows in the before picture

0points

Dian Parama Kosala 6 years ago

YES EYEBROWS!!

0points

Helen Amrine 3 years ago

Lol! You look as good as your humor. 😂

-1point

Cheryl Blake 5 years ago

Those eyebrows, though.

-1point

love life you only live once 6 years ago

i'm not vegan i won't ever go that far but you look so pretty now! in the left side picture your eyebrows are too small but now they are on fleak

-1point

#31

On The Left I Was At The Lowest Point In My Life. On The Right I Am 3 Months And 22 Days Clean And Sober

Final score:

124points

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Jo Choto 6 years ago

Such an incredible difference. Her eyes go from despair to hope and joy.

9points

#32

5 Years Sober Today

Final score:

123points

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Séverine Ségier 6 years ago

You seem like a different man and you found your smile! Great!

20points

Dutch Swimmer Goes Viral For Super Revealing Trunks During 2024 Olympics: “Is This Legal?”

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Thrill-Seeking Diver Jumps Down Extreme Waterslide, Ignoring The Strict Ban For Women

#33

The Beauty Of Living Life Sober Is Most Of My Struggles Today Are Based Around Amazing Blessings In My Life. Career Decision Struggles (But I Have Multiple Streams Of Income), Parenting Struggles (But I Have A Beautiful Baby Girl) And Struggling To Find My True Purpose In Life (But I’m Finally Asking Myself The Question And Pursuing Passions)

The Beauty Of Living Life Sober Is Most Of My Struggles Today Are Based Around Amazing Blessings In My Life. Career Decision Struggles (But I Have Multiple Streams Of Income), Parenting Struggles (But I Have A Beautiful Baby Girl) And Struggling To Find My True Purpose In Life (But I’m Finally Asking Myself The Question And Pursuing Passions)

Final score:

121points

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Séverine Ségier 6 years ago

Amazing transformation ... wish you happiness :) And, I love the tattoos

25points

#34

I Didn't Realize What Alcohol Was Really Doing To Me Until I Stopped Drinking

Final score:

119points

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Pam Sharrad 6 years ago

You can really see the difference in your eyes!

37points

#35

Friend Of Mine Got Sober And Went From Looking Like Frank Gallagher To Matt Damon

Final score:

119points

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KT Trondsen 6 years ago

WQow, huge difference!

17points

#36

One Month Sober From Alcohol And Drugs

Final score:

119points

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Stephanie Chapman 6 years ago

Great job! Keep it up :)

25points

#37

Over 2 Years Clean And Sober

Final score:

119points

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Séverine Ségier 6 years ago

What a lively person you are ! Beautiful eyes, so good to see this life in you

27points

#38

One Year Sober From Pills And Alcohol

Final score:

115points

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Séverine Ségier 6 years ago

You seem so happy now! Great!

19points

#39

July 2017 Vs January 2018. 120 Lbs Vs 160 Lbs. Depressed Vs Happy. Getting Sober Is The Best Thing I've Done

Final score:

114points

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Jean van der Merwe 6 years ago

So much better.

22points

#40

I've Been Sober A Year Today And A Lot Has Changed! It Started With Quitting Drinking, Then Off Antidepressants, Bought A House, Quit Smoking, Started Working Out, And Now Going Back To School! If You Want To Know What Your Future Looks Like, Look At The Decisions You Are Making Today

I've Been Sober A Year Today And A Lot Has Changed! It Started With Quitting Drinking, Then Off Antidepressants, Bought A House, Quit Smoking, Started Working Out, And Now Going Back To School! If You Want To Know What Your Future Looks Like, Look At The Decisions You Are Making Today

Final score:

110points

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Ashley Say Wha?!? 6 years ago

Wow, you look like an entirely different girl! So beautiful!

22points

Woman Put A Water Fountain With A Camera In Her Yard, Here Are 24 Photos Of Regular Visitors (New Pics)

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“Ma’am I Live Here”: Woman Refuses To Back Out Of Driveway, Learns A Lesson The Hard Way

#41

6 Months Dry. I’ve Got My Eyes Back. Before Pic About A Year Ago

Final score:

110points

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Melinda Burge 5 years ago

Brilliant

6points

#42

Just Over 2 Years Ago Now I Quit Drinking. Put Simply - It Changed Everything

Final score:

107points

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Séverine Ségier 6 years ago

Empowered by your will! Great !

17points

#43

Celebrating Four Years Sober

Final score:

105points

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Séverine Ségier 6 years ago

Amazing, you must be so proud!

19points

#44

30 Months Without A Drink, And 2000 Miles Ran! I've Never Looked Like This

Final score:

103points

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Jessica Temple 6 years ago

you look very healthy and we are proud of you!!

23points

#45

Twenty Months Of Sobriety

Final score:

102points

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Séverine Ségier 6 years ago

Great! You look amazing!

24points

#46

One Year Sober And Being Healthier. I Feel More Like Myself Than I Have In Years

Final score:

101points

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Séverine Ségier 6 years ago

What a difference, amazing!

18points

#47

I Quit Drinking And Taking Pills All Together (Been Sober Almost 4 Years Now) I Started My Own Online Workout, Nutrition And Coaching Business To Help Other Women Make A Positive Change In Their Life Too

I Quit Drinking And Taking Pills All Together (Been Sober Almost 4 Years Now) I Started My Own Online Workout, Nutrition And Coaching Business To Help Other Women Make A Positive Change In Their Life Too

Final score:

99points

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Séverine Ségier 6 years ago

Such a sweet thought for other people in need, it takes lots of courage to help oneself and others

20points

#48

I Remember Being So Annoyed With Myself Waking Up Every Damn Saturday Morning Hungover And Bailing Out On The Gym - And One Day, I Stead Of Saying “F*ck It”, Everyone’s About To Meet A New Cass

Final score:

98points

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Ruth Villafuerte 6 years ago

Aww! Go girl! Keep up the good work.

24points

50 Of The Most Incredible Shots That Were Submitted To The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

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French Diver’s “Jewels” In Tight Swimming Trunks Become Talk Of The Town At Olympics

#49

I'm A Year Sober

Final score:

94points

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Bored Birgit 6 years ago

Such a pretty face.

20points

#50

It Simply Amazes Me When I Look Back At Old Pictures To See What Was And Find So Much Gratitude For What I Have And Who I Am Today

Final score:

92points

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Séverine Ségier 6 years ago

I am certain that you've always been that good person, you just found out ways to be kind with yourself

27points

#51

Sober And 20 Lbs Re-Gained

Final score:

89points

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Wanda Queen 6 years ago

Looking much healthier!

21points

#52

Picture On The Left Was Me Signing Off From Personal Insta Last Summer As I Was Bored Of Myself. Exhausted By Life, Drinking. Picture 2 Just Now 15 Months Alcohol Free

Final score:

85points

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Séverine Ségier 6 years ago

You look so much happier today!

19points

#53

5 Months Sober And Many More To Come

Final score:

83points

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Séverine Ségier 6 years ago

You have done the right choice, be proud of yourself

24points

#54

6,5 Months Of CICO, Sobriety And Running

Final score:

81points

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Séverine Ségier 6 years ago

Great job at getting visibly so healthier!

18points

#55

It's Been More Than 5,5 Years Since I Gave Up Drinking Alcohol For Good! Finding The Raw And Vegan Lifestyle Helped Me Stay Sober Once I Took The Decision. To Kick A Bad Habit You Have To Replace It With A Good One!

It's Been More Than 5,5 Years Since I Gave Up Drinking Alcohol For Good! Finding The Raw And Vegan Lifestyle Helped Me Stay Sober Once I Took The Decision. To Kick A Bad Habit You Have To Replace It With A Good One!

Final score:

80points

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Séverine Ségier 6 years ago

Like making the right decisions for yourself! Great!

18points

#56

500 Days Sober. 1 Year Of Lifting Weights

Final score:

78points

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Séverine Ségier 6 years ago

Amazing! Be proud of yourself and your body!

17points

Woman Moves Out Of Parents' Home After They Asked Her To Give Her Space To Brother, They Freak Out

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Mom Leaves $250k Inheritance To Son, Throws A Fit When Daughter Stops Looking After Her

#57

My Worst Day Sober Is Better Than My Best Day Drinking

Final score:

78points

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Ruth Villafuerte 6 years ago (edited)

Yassss! Such an inspiration.

15points

#58

8 Months Clean And Sober

Final score:

76points

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Séverine Ségier 6 years ago

Ne happy and proud of your decisions!

16points

#59

Lost 16 Lbs In 80 Days. IF And No Alcohol

Final score:

75points

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Séverine Ségier 6 years ago

You also found your smile! Congrats!

22points

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Wanda Queen 6 years ago

Even though my addiction is with food, as opposed to alcohol, I'm still finding these to be very inspiring. Thanks!

27points

Joe Sauer 6 years ago

My personally experience with addiction has brought me to this conclusion. One of the hardest parts of getting sober isn't just telling yourself no, it's all those moments that you go through, that you are asking yourself if you can make it. You feel like the next day is an eternity away. As if there's no way you can do this, and part of this feeling never goes away. It always lingers in the back of your mind, no matter how long you've been clean. So please, if you know anyone that is trying to get sober/clean, help them by just being there. It goes a long way, believe me.

18points

Parmeisan 6 years ago

This was really hard for me to read, because one of my good friends is struggling with a husband who is addicted. He is never sober. He has drunk away their savings, can't be trusted with simple things like picking the kids up from school, and has tarnished their relationship past repair. I wish that there was some catalyst that could help him to make the same decision that these people did.

15points

sharon smit 4 years ago

Yeah, I know this feeling, hence me looking at these changed lives and I wonder why I can't convince my husband that he is worth it. They lie, they lie a lot, they become forgetful, I don't want to socialize with others, afraid he may embarrass me (this always happens)...they smell, smell bad almost all the time, which affects other parts of the relationship. The bloodshot eyes, all the empty bottles and beer cans...the list goes on.

0points

Mister Man 6 years ago

All of the before pictures when the people are still using everyone looks beaten, life is horrible and can no longer stand life. I should know after over 30 year of addiction, becoming clean and sober was something I resisted for so long but after I did life turned around. I was making my own hell

6points

Taryn Wallace 6 years ago

I will say this all those people look like they have made the best decision BUT to anyone just starting out please remember that there is a reason you chose whatever vice it was that you had and just stopping that vice without working through all the psychological stuff only makes you jump from one addiction to another. Too much of anything can be bad so please once you have a clear mind talk to someone and make sure you get the psychological c**p in check as well that way you are setting yourself up for goo success

6points

Taryn Wallace 6 years ago

I've done it and I'm 4 years sober. (Back pain and a dr that handed out pills like candy on Halloween) I didn't go to NA but I did get help and it was the best decision I ever made

4points

Night Owl 6 years ago

Congratulations and respect for every one of them for turning their lives around and making them better.

6points

diane a 6 years ago

Every one of these people deserve the utmost respect. Getting sober isnt the hard part - feeling extremely c**p for a few days etc. It's the commitment to staying that way no matter what life throws at you that matters. As one who has been there, I was the happiest and healthiest I had felt for many years during 6 months of zero alcohol and healthy eating earlier this year.

5points

Aaron Kara 6 years ago (edited)

I actually find this really hard to do so its nice to see all the inspiring people on this list. Way to go guys!

5points

Todd 6 years ago

I’m the guy in #1, thanks man, you can do it. It’s so worth it! Keep trying brother!

8points

Pol Macqueron 6 years ago

Highest respect for those people. What is stunning is those smiles after quitting...

4points

Todd 6 years ago

Hey look at that, I’m #1! Haha. Thanks for all the kind words! If you’re struggling, keep at it, it gets better!

2points

Jeff Bryant 6 years ago

So happy for all of you

2points

Janjaap Kamp 6 years ago

To all: RESPECT! Keep it up!

2points

Belle_Pandamonium 6 years ago

Inspiring 👏👏👏

2points

Person2638 6 years ago

These are so inspiring! Of course, I am too young to drink, but inspiring nonetheless! Kudos to them for fighting their addiction.

2points

Bill Kanary 5 years ago

Amazing transformations..congrats !.. I am 6 months sober and I can’t believe the health benefits I am experiencing. I do not know why I drank that poison for so many years

1point

Schrödinger's Dog 5 years ago

These are all amazing. You can tell which photos are which because, in the sober photos, they all have bright eyes and are happy.

1point

Valereee 5 years ago

I really hope that others are inspired by these great examples !!!

1point

OneEyePuppy 6 years ago

Thanks for the inspiration. Why wait for the New Year for a resolution. Changing now!

1point

Carmen Elena 6 years ago

Congratulations and blessings to all these people... they are doing a great job and looking beautiful!

1point

Paul Dixon 6 years ago

I rarely ever drink. By that I mean I might have a glass of wine at an event if it's an important celebration. I haven't been anywhere near drunk in about 10 years. Most of my friends who are the same age look much older than me - drinking ages you BUT certain affects are reversible depending how much you used to drink and how long for.

1point

Peter Kunder 6 years ago

Lighting, camera angles and overall technical quality of pictures sure massively improves...when you stop drinking

1point

Krystine Patterson 6 years ago

I wonder if it's possible to eat s**t food, drink lots and then if you worked out like an Olympic athlete, would you still look like s**t?? Or would you just have a good bod and still look like c**p?!

1point

Dian Parama Kosala 6 years ago

We can stop drinking.. but we CAN'T STOP PIZZA!.. PIZZA IS LIFE!!

1point

Agnes Jekyll 6 years ago

The photos the left all look so sad--these people have a better, happier life now.

1point

Vic Martin-Matchett 2 years ago

It was easy for me to quit. 18 months ago three doctors came in and said 1 more drink I die in 6-8 months so 18 months loving life and feeling better. Yes I have cirrhosis of the liver but I’m going to beat the little runt

0points

Dimitry Pachine 3 years ago (edited)

I am almost 2 month sober and no cigarettes either. It is hard, and I am asking myself why am I doing it? I mean At times I feel like a chunk of me is missing without a bottle or two of wine and a packet of Bensons on Friday evening. But then I look in a mirror and see sharper, younger myself. When I wake up - I am fresh. My brain works. Memory improved so i remember what I was doing a month ago. Sex is like back when I was 18. And thank you for them photos. All of them have one thing in common. The eyes. They are bright on all "after" pictures. The sparkle. So I will continue my journey. Thank you.

0points

sharon smit 4 years ago

I wish there was someone willing to mentor my husband. It feels like I am living with Jekyll and Hyde when sober he's such a nice guy. I did not marry to get divorced. It breaks my heart to see him waste away.

0points

Samantha Beckett 5 years ago

Wow, all these people are doing so great!

0points

Bluebell Rizzi 5 years ago

I am proud of everyone. But if I'm honest? I'm drawn to both pictures. Yes, the peeps are much healthier. But sobriety is difficult <3

0points

Sarah Hartness 5 years ago

What I've noticed about all of them... they eyes. in the before pics their eyes look dead, in the after they're all sparkly and alive!

0points

Rich McCormick 5 years ago

I think every photo deserves an up vote. I'm over 25 years sober. Should have killed me, didn't. I lived in SF when things got REALLY bad. I was lonely, wanting a partner but I was horribly shy and thought that drinking gave me "courage" but I just never stopped when I started. Got evicted from my apt on Height and Fillmore and moved back down to Redwood City (still live here). Continued on my drinking journey until one night, deep, drunk sleep, I heard a voice. I was in a cave and the voice echoed "You will die in 6 months as your mother did if you don't stop drinking" woke my a*s up and I turned on the light, still drunk I guess and thought someone or something was in my room. I asked who's there and it said the same thing again. Freaked me out. Got up, threw out all the booze and even tore up my cigs, which was another crutch I grabbed when I was drinking. Never looked back. I was drinking about a bottle of Vodka a day when I was binging. No, not the little 5ths either.

0points

Irene Walton 5 years ago

As a proud member of AA myself, congratulations on your new lives

0points

Jovy Jergens 5 years ago

All of these people are so brave and motivated. An inspiration to all of us who need to accomplish anything in life that takes guts.

0points

gedwards1 5 years ago

I often scroll down a few pages, then upvote the page. This time, I took a couple of minutes out of my busy schedule of fighting alcohol dependence to upvote EVERY one of these pictures. Well done everyone, keep it up!

0points

Curious Cat 5 years ago

US and UK has a culture of boozing.. all the ads, movies and accessability to it makes it easy to get. Plus the fact both places are in the crapper and you need booze to get through things.

0points

Fien 5 years ago

Currently 8 years 4 months sober and clean at age 28. At first, people did not understand why I needed to do this. But with me it's all or nothing, no inbetween. I still struggle with other issues (I have bipolar disorder) but really proud of myself that I at least conquered this battle... These people are true warriors!

0points

Ileana Sky Aviles 6 years ago

So brave and inspiring!

0points

bob 6 years ago

The title should mention "alcoholism", because it is confusing for me, as a Frenchman. Drinking once in a while is not necessarily bad. Getting s**t faced every single day is...

0points

RaroaRaroa 6 years ago

So why, when I practically never drink at all, don't I look this good? :-D

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Jessica Stohr 6 years ago

And people wonder why I'm not interested in drinking..

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Tamus 6 years ago

So guy's will hair will be cut, facial hair will be cleaned up, and photo's wont be blurry? Girls will lose face piercings and grow luxurious hair? I understand leaving addition is difficult. It requires honesty and work. Friends and people to support you. And even if a mistake happens, you have to feel bad, be honest and clear to your support so they can help you. Embarrassment and being ashamed is natural. It means if you are honest and clear, your support will help you! However, the photographer should be ashamed of themselves for posting this click bait. There are some high profile people who look as good as the sober pictures who are addicted and going down the drain. Doesn't matter if you look good or bad. Addition is poisoning you. If not your health, then your neurological pathways. Damaging the way your brain works and behaves. Even if "no cells are dying."

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kalle1724 6 years ago

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Charlotte Dupre 6 years ago

I am pretty sure they change something else. They lost to much weight to be only about the drinking. Not that it makes it not great that they stop drinking

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Belle_Pandamonium 6 years ago

If you knew how many kilos i've added because of alcohol on top of daily food intake... omgosh :-(

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Notsoswift 6 years ago

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Bill 6 years ago

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Pretty Pangolin 6 years ago

Art supplies. Travel. Books. Gym membership.

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DorisKeen 6 years ago

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Wanda Queen 6 years ago

Even though my addiction is with food, as opposed to alcohol, I'm still finding these to be very inspiring. Thanks!

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Joe Sauer 6 years ago

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Parmeisan 6 years ago

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sharon smit 4 years ago

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Mister Man 6 years ago

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Taryn Wallace 6 years ago

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Taryn Wallace 6 years ago

I've done it and I'm 4 years sober. (Back pain and a dr that handed out pills like candy on Halloween) I didn't go to NA but I did get help and it was the best decision I ever made

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Night Owl 6 years ago

Congratulations and respect for every one of them for turning their lives around and making them better.

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diane a 6 years ago

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Aaron Kara 6 years ago (edited)

I actually find this really hard to do so its nice to see all the inspiring people on this list. Way to go guys!

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Todd 6 years ago

I’m the guy in #1, thanks man, you can do it. It’s so worth it! Keep trying brother!

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Pol Macqueron 6 years ago

Highest respect for those people. What is stunning is those smiles after quitting...

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Todd 6 years ago

Hey look at that, I’m #1! Haha. Thanks for all the kind words! If you’re struggling, keep at it, it gets better!

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Jeff Bryant 6 years ago

So happy for all of you

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Janjaap Kamp 6 years ago

To all: RESPECT! Keep it up!

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Belle_Pandamonium 6 years ago

Inspiring 👏👏👏

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Person2638 6 years ago

These are so inspiring! Of course, I am too young to drink, but inspiring nonetheless! Kudos to them for fighting their addiction.

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Bill Kanary 5 years ago

Amazing transformations..congrats !.. I am 6 months sober and I can’t believe the health benefits I am experiencing. I do not know why I drank that poison for so many years

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Schrödinger's Dog 5 years ago

These are all amazing. You can tell which photos are which because, in the sober photos, they all have bright eyes and are happy.

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Valereee 5 years ago

I really hope that others are inspired by these great examples !!!

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OneEyePuppy 6 years ago

Thanks for the inspiration. Why wait for the New Year for a resolution. Changing now!

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Carmen Elena 6 years ago

Congratulations and blessings to all these people... they are doing a great job and looking beautiful!

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Paul Dixon 6 years ago

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Peter Kunder 6 years ago

Lighting, camera angles and overall technical quality of pictures sure massively improves...when you stop drinking

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Krystine Patterson 6 years ago

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Dian Parama Kosala 6 years ago

We can stop drinking.. but we CAN'T STOP PIZZA!.. PIZZA IS LIFE!!

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Agnes Jekyll 6 years ago

The photos the left all look so sad--these people have a better, happier life now.

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Vic Martin-Matchett 2 years ago

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Dimitry Pachine 3 years ago (edited)

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sharon smit 4 years ago

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Samantha Beckett 5 years ago

Wow, all these people are doing so great!

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Bluebell Rizzi 5 years ago

I am proud of everyone. But if I'm honest? I'm drawn to both pictures. Yes, the peeps are much healthier. But sobriety is difficult <3

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Sarah Hartness 5 years ago

What I've noticed about all of them... they eyes. in the before pics their eyes look dead, in the after they're all sparkly and alive!

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Rich McCormick 5 years ago

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Irene Walton 5 years ago

As a proud member of AA myself, congratulations on your new lives

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Jovy Jergens 5 years ago

All of these people are so brave and motivated. An inspiration to all of us who need to accomplish anything in life that takes guts.

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gedwards1 5 years ago

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Curious Cat 5 years ago

US and UK has a culture of boozing.. all the ads, movies and accessability to it makes it easy to get. Plus the fact both places are in the crapper and you need booze to get through things.

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Fien 5 years ago

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Ileana Sky Aviles 6 years ago

So brave and inspiring!

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bob 6 years ago

The title should mention "alcoholism", because it is confusing for me, as a Frenchman. Drinking once in a while is not necessarily bad. Getting s**t faced every single day is...

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RaroaRaroa 6 years ago

So why, when I practically never drink at all, don't I look this good? :-D

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Jessica Stohr 6 years ago

And people wonder why I'm not interested in drinking..

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Tamus 6 years ago

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Charlotte Dupre 6 years ago

I am pretty sure they change something else. They lost to much weight to be only about the drinking. Not that it makes it not great that they stop drinking

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Belle_Pandamonium 6 years ago

If you knew how many kilos i've added because of alcohol on top of daily food intake... omgosh :-(

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Notsoswift 6 years ago

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Pretty Pangolin 6 years ago

Art supplies. Travel. Books. Gym membership.

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