Gonna be honest, I didn’t think I’d make it this far. I still can’t fully believe I’m a whole year sober. It’s been a journey — but I did it.

If you’re out there thinking you can’t, I’m here to tell you: you can.

Just wanted to check in on all you scallywags and chefs alike. I love you all. Keep your head on a swivel… and remember, that pan is hot.

by ResponsibleBite1360

31 Comments

  1. Senor_Couchnap

    I’ll hit one year in a couple weeks! And I loved me some Hamm’s.

    Congrats brother! Feels good, don’t it?

  2. FraeuleinSerpentine

    Fuck yeah dude 🙌 keep up the great work! Coming up on almost 2 years sober myself, things get even better, stg.

  3. kingtacticool

    Bravo homie. Not many of us come out the other side of addiction

  4. Agitated_Box_3370

    Things are hot and people are stupid. The only two things you need to know to be cook. Congrats 4 years here.

  5. Just_A_Lucky_Guy469

    Congrats on 365, and encouraging you to 366, 367, and beyond! Toasting you with an iced coffee.

  6. WakingOwl1

    Congratulations! I’m going on 7 years and can say it gets even better.

  7. ChefAtRandom

    Mad love and respect brother!

    Keep it up, we’re all pulling for you!

  8. SleepParalysisPal

    Fuck yeah dude!!! Overcoming that is one of the hardest things a person can do.

  9. username-is-missing

    Double credit for you cause you’re in on of the hardest industries to stay sober. You did this , now think about all you can do besides.

  10. TheShitening

    My brother, congratulations. I very much doubt I could do kitchen work AND be sober, you’re doing amazing. How do you do it? AA, smart, bare knuckle?

  11. LastVestige22

    Good for you man!

    Congrats!

    Dont let anyone fuck it up for you… and if you ever feel like reaching for a bottle or something like that… reach out to people instead.

  12. ThornBjartskular

    🤘🏼 congratulations my dude

  13. Status_Purchase_4072

    Congrats for the important timeline; it feels good to know you are not tempted by some harmful substance and life is much more meaningful 😁👍

  14. Staff_photo

    Almost a year for me! Congratulations and GIV’ER!! Proud of you, chef. 🫶🏻

  15. littlemuffinsparkles

    Hell yeah broski! So proud of you! Keep it up, it truly keeps getting better. Source: 4 years sober

  16. Leader_Bud

    Congrats, and that looks tremendous.

  17. Express_Area_8359

    Keep it up

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  18. Candycornonthefloor

    Damn right chef! Well done, the first year kicked my ass but it’s a nice point to look back and see how far you’ve come.

    Many happy returns and keep up the good work!

  19. redboat225

    Congrats homie! Not easy and it never gets easier for some. Keep putting in that work on yourself, for yourself. Noticed any changes in your mentality/patience at work?

  20. Eastern-Bluebird-823

    Fantastic. I made it 6 days

  21. Eastern-Bluebird-823

    I made it 6 days start over tomorrow.

  22. Halvor44

    Really love scrolling through this and seeing it all. I’m at 9 months now. Good work fellow kitchen goblins.

  23. sd_saved_me555

    Congrats! I’m a little over 2 years myself… super tough but it just keeps getting better with time. Super proud of you! Keep up the great work!

  24. Congratulations! I just can’t do it, it’s too much work, employees skipping work, doing marketing, doing dishes, dealing with suppliers, raising prices since the economy is f***. and a lot more. I’m tired