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Daily Discussion Thread: Saturday, 16 February 2025 (aussie.zone)
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[–] Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 26 points 3 weeks ago (11 children)

In 2 weeks, it'll be ten years sober.

I don't want to write a novella, but it's been a hell of a ride. From sleeping on a mattress on the floor wearing all my clothes and still being cold, to a relatively regular existence.

A lot of the time, its been a one man show so to speak. And I'm really fucking proud of my accomplishment.

Fuck giving up on what you want and your dreams.

And fuck anyone who tries to bring you down to their level.

[–] useless_modern_god@aussie.zone 8 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

That level of discipline will get you everything you need in this world.

[–] Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 1 points 3 weeks ago

Tjankbtou. That means a lot :)

[–] Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 6 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Huge respect man!

[–] Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 1 points 3 weeks ago

Thanks man. Normal life is way better :)

[–] Eagle@aussie.zone 6 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

You have a lot to be proud of! Onwards and upwards!

[–] Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 2 points 3 weeks ago

Hell yeah! Thank you :)

[–] Llabyrinthine@aussie.zone 6 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Congratulations in advance!

[–] Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 2 points 3 weeks ago

Much appreciated!

[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 5 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

That's great. 🥹😘

[–] Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 1 points 3 weeks ago

Thank you :) no more mattress on the floor lol

[–] anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone 5 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Amazing effort! Congrats!

[–] Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 2 points 3 weeks ago

Thanks heaps :)

[–] LowExperience2368@aussie.zone 5 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Ten years! Go you 👏 🙌 💪

[–] Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 2 points 3 weeks ago

Thank you :) it's been a hell of a ride lol

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 5 points 3 weeks ago

Congrats on your efforts and mad respect for getting to this point. It can’t have been easy but I’m glad it’s working out.

[–] PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 5 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I'm proud of you, man. I've been there myself and it's not easy. Heart of a lion 💪🏼

[–] Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 2 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

That's really kind of you. We made it!

[–] SituationCake@aussie.zone 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Thats a bloody hard road to travel, you deserve to be proud. Congratulations and well done.