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Coulier told \"GMA\" this photo signified the final straw that led to his decision to give up alcohol for good.

\"That was pretty much it,\" he said. \"My wife was out of town, so I had to send her that picture and she started crying. And at that point I realized, wow, I need to fix this.\"

Coulier said he loved having \"beers with the boys\" but eventually came to the realization that, as he put it in the Instagram caption, \"I loved booze, but it didn't love me back.\"

\"I decided to make a decision for my own well-being, my family and for those around me who I love so dearly,\" he said.

Coulier called out his wife of nearly eight years, Melissa, specifically for supporting his sobriety and staying by his side throughout the journey.

\"The psychological and physical transformation has been amazing,\" he concluded. \"The sky is more blue, my heart is no longer closed, and I enjoy making people laugh until they fall down more than ever before.\"

Melissa, who married the comedian in July 2014, replied in the comments section, \"SO proud of you. I love you and your strength so much!!\"

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