I quit drinking alcohol July 24, 2016. I didn't start drinking until I was 46 but I went down that rabbit hole head first. It wasn't long before I was drinking two bottles of wine a day. That was getting too expensive, so I started buying Franzia in the box. Two boxes of wine a week, not including the bottles of wine I drank when I was out with friends.
When my relationship broke up, and I lost my job due to the owner moving the company, my drinking escalated rapidly. I would quit for a couple of days in an attempt to stop drinking and then be right back at it again.
Fast forward to 2016 and now it was a quit or die scenario. I had depression, suicidal ideations, self-loathing, lack of sleep from moderate sleep apnea, stomach pain and was 25 lbs. overweight.
After I quit drinking, I started painting. If you would like to see my artwork and lend support, please click on the links below.
I hope my testimony gives you hope from the alcohol ball and chain.
Robyn
a.k.a. SillyCatz
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amazing, you look fab
Thank you! ❤️
I'm almost at 7 months sober 😊
Congratulations 🎊🎉 That's huge and I'm very proud of you! Stay vigilant and don't think you can "have just one." That is a big lie. Thank you for commenting! ❤️
Such a great video ❤ Just hit 1 year sober and have never felt better, quitting is the best thing i've ever done. Life is really beautiful 🎉
Emma, I am so happy for you! It truly IS the best thing you could have ever done for yourself. CONGRATULATIONS! 💃Please watch my other videos and consider subscribing. I haven't posted a video for awhile but plan on posting again soon. Stay vigilant and always know that first drink is the biggest liar EVER! Don't ever think that because you haven't drank in awhile that you can have "just one." Doesn't work and then you have to start over again. STAY VIGILANT! ♥🥰
@@RobynWingerter Thank you for your response 😁 i've subscribed and currently watching your other videos. Yes I agree about that "just one drink". I just don't make it an option anymore. I don't believe in moderation for myself, it makes it so much harder. When its simply not an option it's far more managable. It only took from my life and gave me nothing real. I value my health and happiness much more now, I see things more clearly and my decision making is done with such clarity. My circle is much smaller but I cherish the people in it. Feels good doesn't it 🙃
@@emmac7880 It has been a life game changer for me. I will celebrate 7 years this July 24 and when I first started this alcohol-free journey, I didn't know how I was going to make it even 1 DAY without my wine, but here it is 7 years later and I can honestly say I never think about alcohol ever. I am so proud of you. Moderation definitely doesn't work at all. You are going to be a true inspiration to others! Shine your light, girlfriend! 🤩
@@RobynWingerter 🌟 Its shining 🤩 keep shining yours too 🙃
The biggest roadblock to getting and staying sober, is that people put all their focus on "not drinking". They falsely believe that alcohol is the "root problem". It AIN'T! There are exceptions to everything, but for the chronic drinker, the root problem is the inability to live life on life's terms. How do I know this to be true? Because that was ME! The moment I accepted that my BEHAVIOR had to change, was the moment I began to recover. We literally have to change how we move our feet. We have a saying in recovery, "Bring the body and the mind will follow". How does that work, you ask? We take ACTION we don't believe in, and get results we can't explain. When this happens, the iron doors of substance abuse swing open and reveal the opportunity for a "great life" in every sense of the words. I no longer hope and pray for a life of abundance, I have one! The way for me to keep it, is to give it away! All the best...Mark 5/8/1994
You'll be 7 years in July I believe?
Yes! 7 years alcohol-free on July 24! I remember day 1 of no alcohol like it was yesterday. I had no idea how I was going to be able to survive even a few hours without my wine. It was extraordinarily difficult to imagine life without it. But here I am. 🎉💃🎊👏🙏😃 Thank you for remembering! ❤️
How Awesome Robin!! We're happy that your Vivos treatment has been successful and you've been freed from your CPAP! Would you mind if we use part of your video to show how the appliance is placed in the mouth for patients?
I don't mind at all. I've been trying to get time to make another video telling people that after two years using this device, I had another sleep test and discovered that when using this device I fall under the criteria for sleep apnea. So basically I don't have sleep apnea when wearing! I'm so happy about that!
@@RobynWingerter WOOHOO!! 🎉🎉 Can’t wait to see it!
You have done so well, keep it up...😊
Thank you, John
miss you
😭❤️ Thank you. I keep thinking I need to get another video made. The last year has been a challenge (not about drinking) but with life in general. I'll be back soon. Thank you for reaching out. You made my day! 😘
A person needs a plan to use all that time that used to devoted to drinking and recovering from drinking.. Do something positive and pleasant that will improve your life. Keep yourself busy.
hello Robyn
Congratulations on your long sobriety streak Robyn Keep up the good work
Thank you! It's almost 7 years! July 24. 🎉🎊🎈💃
@@RobynWingerter What a massive, impressive accomplishment
Congrats Robyn. Keep striving to improve yourself
Great job Robin! I have been sober for over 2 years. So grateful! No shame. No hangovers. Proud of you!
You go girl.... you can do it 🤠❤
You go girl... ❤🤠
Thank you! Feeling strong.
@@RobynWingerter 🤠😊❤
Good job I believe in you
Thank you! I appreciate that very much. 😍
Hey beautiful. Your videos keep coming up in my feed. May as well be an ongoing encouragement to you. ❤😇 yur a gem. God bless you
Friend. Confronting ourselves honestly is not easy. You've braved that one of several hurdles. Your stellar. Only cooperation with Jesus and his enabling Holy spirit can change circumstances. When it comes to a lifestyle of sin that contradicts his ways. The sin nature needs to be dealt with at the foot of his loving merciful grace and forgiveness. Otherwise it's only temporary. Jesus is your best friend. Jesus values his creation so much he gave himself on the cross in agonizing torture pain and love to accomplish supernatural freedom for humanity. He came to set the captive free. ❤
I'm so proud of you. Your testimony is going to help others. Your encouraging ❤ reality hits hard. Right ? Your pretty straight shooter.
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This is wonderful.
This is wonderful. I'm so grateful for this biblical share.
Dear Robyn. I know all to well what you've experienced here. Very little ever surprises me any more.
Geeez. How corrupt. Were supposed to be treated as innocent until proven guilty.
In forgiving others we are reenacting Jesus last words. Father... Forgive them for they know not what they do. We need to forgive in order to receive forgiveness. But Jesus didn't leave it to our own ability to do so. He will help us. I'm sorry you had to experience this but also glad because you freed yourself. To opened yourself to closure and healing. God bless you
I know what it's like to go to work and awaken 9 days later from a coma. We never know when it's going to be our last second or if we make it to the hospital are we going to survive the hospital. Each and every person should know they are right with Jesus. That will define where they spend eternity.
Your outdoor plants and landscape are beautiful. I can see the TLC that's gone into your home.
Had to view this again. 😭💔😭💔 would have been really wonderful to view a longer video of you and her spending more time together. It was absolutely precious to see you and her loving on each other. Thank you again for sharing
Ooooh boy. Maybe you could change the title 😖🤔🤣 of the second book. I've been in addiction and it angered me that somehow those demons seized upon my life but after being born again and Jesus changing my heart he purged my language. I really and truly understand your disdain for that monster though. 😥💔
Your words I'm sure will not fall on deaf ears that are open to the seeds of freedom Gods using you to sow in anothers life ❤😇
I've heard from many people that they have been inspired by my story. That's all I want. To help others break away. I haven't made a video since July 2022. I need to make another one soon.
@@RobynWingerter Thars great others are encouraged Robyn. ❤😇
Jesus word has a parable about binding the strong man. His Holy spirit moves in and evicts what binds us. Fills that place in what he calls abiding. He loves us so much.
He does love us.
@@RobynWingerter yur a diamond in the rough. I know he has plans for you. ❤
Geeez. This is piercing my heart. Thank you for sharing this.
She was a devout Christian and her prayers are what kept me from total destruction.
@@RobynWingerter my parents also Robyn. Several things I wont share on line. But 3 days before my Daddy passed we reconciled our differences on my knees a broken man in front of him as he wrapped his arms around me in loving prayer. 💔😥
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@@brad2548 You're fortunate. My father and I were never reconciled until the bitter end. His last words to me in March were hurtful and terrible. We never spoke again. He died in July.
@@RobynWingerter In this I'm deeply sorry. Deeply. 😥💔 But Jesus can heal those wounds as if he took them upon himself. He did. ❤😇
So touching Robyn. I came back a few years ago to look after my mother. Gave it all up to serve her in her senior years. God bless you for the time you shared. Such a blessing. God bless you 😥💔❤😇
Any man who takes care of his mother is an excellent man. God bless you for doing that. ❤️
@@RobynWingerter I'm tendered in your compliment. Thank you. This is a very humbling experience but well worth it all. ❤😇
You have such a beautiful smile and one can see Jesus in you.
Thank you!
@@RobynWingerter you're welcome 👍
@@RobynWingerter Hi Robyn. Reaching out to ask how you're doing. It's been awhile since you've posted. Hope you're doing well. God bless you ❤😇
@@brad2548 Hi Brad, things are ok. Had two family crisis' in the last few weeks. I keep thinking I need to post something to talk about how to deal with crisis without drinking. Hope you are well too!
@@RobynWingerter Its been hard but successful. Against all temptations and intensity I cried out to the Holy spirit to help choose the hard road. Took me some time alone on my face praying Gods word back to him and interjecting I didn't want to go backwards but I needed and still need his help to honor him and continue allowing him to change me. Eventually after a bit of time I noticed a shift in the atmosphere and my consciousness of his presence. I didn't let up until his presence gave me peace. See. All the more reason to keep each others contact info. To reach out periodically ❤😊😇
Yur a wonderful gal. Isnt God good ? Subscribed due your testimony.
Thank you for subscribing!
Been free of alcohol for over 3 Years and travelling. more ...and enjoying feeling well ..keep going ..I'm proud of you're positive message..why would we do something That makes us sick
Thanks, John! Congrats on 3 years! I'm 6 1/2 years now. Never going back to that awful life.
Very, very nice video
Thank you so much. ❤️
You are wonderful.
Thank you, BarbBear... my only hope is to inspire others to quit drinking the poison and live life to the fullest! ❤️🙏
Congratulations! Alcohol consumption is fun, but the sober life is a better life. I’m 1 year, 13 days out from my quitting date. ❤
That's fabulous, Scott! Congratulations 🎉 It's made such a huge difference in my life. Stay vigilant, my friend. ❤️
im only day # 39 & looking for positive stories just wanted to say thank you ...just subscribed
39 days is HUGE! Congratulations!🎊🎉 That's a perfect way to stay motivated is to seek out others who have gone through what you're going through right now. Hang in there, James. I wish you KNEW how WORTH IT IT IS! Stay vigilant my friend and I'd love for you to keep checking in.
How are you doing, James? Still going strong?
Great advice. Thanks . You’re an Angel 😇 😊. I really like your message.True to one’s self👍.
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Thank you for sharing ,congratulations 🎉you’re an inspiration❤
Thank you, Britt! I hope you do it, too! ❤️
I'm closing in on one year free of alcohol. I have WAY more energy to make my glass stuff which sometimes I make money out of. I spent far too much time simply drinking in he years gone by.
I remember when you first wrote to me. I can't tell you how proud i am of you. 🤗 what's your sober date? Glass stuff? Do you have a web page? Photos? I'm intrigued! Alcohol wastes SO MUCH TIME!!!
@@dojufitz You're right, I did follow a different one...but now I'm following this one and all I can say is Oh...My...GOD 1000% even more! I don't think you created all of these, did you? It shows on your page that you sell antiques and have an Ebay store. I will check that out! Very cool!
@@RobynWingerter Thanks Robyn, I don't have much up at the moment as I've been busy - but it gives you an idea of what I do. Of course my favorite character from mythology was Bacchus & Silenus. best Dom
Congrats...one year is amazing! I am excited to keep going as I know I need to be humble and thankful making it six months. I just know alcohol would put me backwards again!
@@linniefish six months is awesome! Yeah Its hard but the further away you get the better.... I have had thoughts of 'enjoying' some wine but I know I have problems stopping. No stop button.
I have not drank for six months and feel great. I was drinking too much and read The Naked Mind and realized alcohol was not serving me. I could not do moderation. You are right about time. Crocheting and church and our business keeps me busy. Also my cute pugs. Have a great day. Love your videos. The one about when your dad passed hit close to home. I had drank too much when my son passed several years ago. So glad I am done with the poison. And glad you didn’t drink the wine left in the fridge after your dad passed. You’re an inspiration ❤
Thank you, Lonnie! And CONGRATULATIONS! 🎉🎈 Six months is HUGE!!! So proud of you and glad you have hobbies. So important! Love ya!
@@RobynWingerter Thank you, so kind of you. Blessings and I look ahead and don't want the poison but I don't judge those who drink, it just isn't for me. I rely on Jesus and my hubby is great too.
@@RobynWingerter Bless you
@@linniefish Jesus is the ONLY answer. Good for you! And, having a great hubby helps so much. You are blessed! Sorry I called you Lonnie in my first response! I can't wait to hear from you on your 1-year alcohol free anniversary!
Precious memories ❤
I'm so glad I'm a photo and video person...I have tons of memories. How are you doing?
How touching
Thank you, Panni. I hadn't watched that video of my mom and me since she died. I cried and cried.
Robin, I miss you. I hope you are well. You are a strong woman with a lot of wisdom and experience. I do not know how you are since your father passed, but we all love, support, and believe in you!!!!
This made my whole day! ❤️🔥🥰😘😍 I was actually planning on unloading a video this weekend so now I won't talk myself out of it. Sometimes I feel like I have nothing more to tell people and then I realize I have SO much to say that I don't know where to begin. You've given me back some of my mojo. You made an impact today! Thank you thank you.
❤ looks so fun….awesome video!
I've jumped in Winterset, IA, New Zealand, and Hawaii! Everyone needs to do that at least once. No other feeling like it in the world! 🤩
Congratulations 🎉 I watched all of your videos, they have inspired me to start the journey. Thank you for sharing ❤
Thank you! This means a lot to me. And congrats on your decision! That's HUGE! Please subscribe so you don't miss any videos. I'm about ready to do another one soon. Please keep me informed of your journey. You can do this! 👍
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