A South African man, @ItsTheReal_Bizz on Twitter, has celebrated a significant milestone of living a drug-free life for two years, and his accomplishment has garnered a flurry of congratulatory messages from netizens.
In his social media post, he not only commemorated his personal achievement but also highlighted the progress made by his friends in their collective two-year journey to overcome addiction.
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To mark the occasion, he shared a comparison between a throwback photo and a recent one, showcasing the positive transformation he has undergone.
He emphasized that addiction extends beyond substances like heroin and cocaine, encompassing substances often perceived as manageable, such as alcohol, nicotine, sleep aids, anti-anxiety medications, and other legal substances.
The post received a wave of positive responses, with netizens congratulating him and his friends while also offering encouragement to continue on their path to recovery.
https://twitter.com/ItsTheReal_BizZ/status/1689490275595395072?s=20
Reactions from netizens:
@ThatguyToe said: “You’ve faced your demons and overcame them, be proud of yourselves, your story is testament that addiction is beatable.”
@Mizpah_Ms wrote: “Oh I love this for you guys. Keep it up.”
@getitfirst2 revealed: “I’m 10yrs clean best decision I’ve ever made. If u r in that situation, just make the decision u won’t regret it.”
@biafranews073 commented: “Congratulations. May GOD Almighty keep you guys strong and safe Amen.”
@augugelo commended: “Nice one and keep it up man.”