1 Year sober..

jeansgina started this discussion · 12/18/2012

On the 28th December 2012 I will have been sober for one year! I had been drinking extremely heavily for 16 years and am so proud of myself for getting myself out of a tricky situation. I'm so happy I discovered my love of pole, until then I had no passion for anything and spent all my time in the pub socializing and drinking. It's been a very tough journey but I feel that pole has given me a distraction and a reason to stay sober. If anyone else has any stories about addiction feel free to post or inbox me, I'd love to here your your side of things. I admire anyone who has had to quit an addiction because I know just how difficult it is. Gina

21 replies

darling dearest · 12/18/2012
Congrats! How inspiring. I'm glad to hear others are using pole to help facilitate their recoveries, it's a story I can much relate to. :)
azblanco · 12/18/2012
Congratulations. My mom was a heavy drinker for almost 20 years and just made her 2 year mark. Congratulations. I bet it's the best feeling ever. It is for me, just seeing her sober. Keep your head up, gorgeous!
Lyme Lyte · 12/18/2012
Yet for u all, and keep up the good work!
SashaMae · 12/18/2012
Congrats Jeansgina! It's a great feeling.Celebrate by treating yourself to some new pole shoes😉 My 4 year is coming up and I hope to do something special. We deserve it 🥂
Veena · 12/18/2012
This is something to be proud of!! Congratulations! 🥂
Saphyre · 12/18/2012
CONGRATS!! I think that taking care of yourself and finding a good outlet through pole are extremely inspiring! You are a hero!
StefanieM · 12/18/2012
Hi Jeansgina! Congratulations!!! :) Today is day 51 for me. Thank you for sharing yourself with us! Big hugs and much love, Stefanie
jeansgina · 12/18/2012
Congrats on 51 days Stefanie. You've got so much happiness to come yet well done :)
PlatinumAni · 12/18/2012
Congrats to you all!! 🥂
glitterhips · 12/18/2012
wow congrats ladies!!!! that is amazing!!! my grandfather was an alcholic and sadly never recovered, so my dad has some not so great memories of his dad and when i was about 22 i was a in a terrible relationship with an alcholic and i had some awful incidents with drinking and my family even brought home AA pamphlets for me once, i was not in a good place in life, but i have also used pole to help me focus on being healthier! hooray!! although now i am a cupcake-aholic haha
StefanieM · 12/19/2012
Hi there!! Glitterhips...I LOVE cupcakes!! :) I watched a few of your videos today and you are so beautiful! You have a very playful awareness, and your joy for pole is contagious, even in a video, your stage presence came bursting through! Hi PlatinumAni, thanks! Hi Jeansgina, thank you as well! I am so happy to be here in this amazing community!
glitterhips · 12/19/2012
You know what they say "you can't buy happiness but you can buy cupcakes and that's almost the same thing!"
litlbit · 12/20/2012
CONGRATS to all of you ladies that have found sobriety!! I have been clean and sober for 31 years, 32 January 23rd 2013 God willing. I grew up with an alcoholic father. He committed suicide 5 days before his 80th birthday in 96. I have hardly any friends because I don't drink, and struggled with that part of my life for years, then I found pole. It has helped me in so many ways! I have an outlet that is safe, healthy, and just for me! I opened my own studio two years ago in November, and it has helped so many ladies in the community!! I get so much wonderful feedback that it has done more than help them lose weight, tone, and get and stay fit! I don't know what I would have done had I not found pole! I must say that Veena is in part responsible for encouraging and helping me along the way!! Pole is my ADDICTION!!!
jeansgina · 12/20/2012
Wow litlbit... such a sad story but I respect how you managed to turn your life around so well. That took so much courage. Your story is very inspiring! Thanks for sharing. Good luck in your sobriety. I agree, I'm addicted to pole now haha !!!
glitterhips · 12/20/2012
Litlbit is one of the most awesome and inspirational ladies I know!!!
StefanieM · 12/20/2012
Hello Litlbit! January 23rd is my birthday!! :) What an awesome day to share with you, Litlbit!
litlbit · 12/20/2012
Aww...glitterhips..you are such a SWEETHEART!!! I think you are an INSPIRATION to many!! Your one BEAUTIFUL lady!!!! StefanieM, that's AWESOME!!!! My birthday is New Years Eve, I'll be celebrating my 57th b-day!!
teresawitch · 12/21/2012
My son has also just reached his first year clean and serine. i have waited over 16 years to get my son back and i am so proud of him and what he has acheived. well done to you, it is brilliant that you have found sobriety i know how hard it is. congratulations and keep up the good work. have a very happy sober christmas xxxxx hug
AliciaPolerina · 12/21/2012
Congrats to you!!!! That's a huge accomplishment! ! :D
hookedonpole · 12/21/2012
Congratulations, ladies!!! I also have drinking background in my family. Thankfully my dad got sober YEARS ago (his dad was a heavy drinker) so I don't remember his drinking days because I was too young. Unfortunately, my brother struggled and it got the best of him physically. I was what I refer to "borderline alcoholic" and stopped before the line was crossed. Thank you for sharing so we can share in your accomplishment.
AriFerrari · 12/22/2012
Congratulations to everyone :D