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Retiring in 2018: $1M grew to $2.2M on a 3.5% withdrawal

Retiring in 2018 with $1M and a 3.5% inflation-adjusted withdrawal, the portfolio was worth $2.2M after 8 years, as of the latest data. Its worst year was 2022, when the S&P 500 lost 11.9% including dividends.

Portfolio Value: Started in 2018

100% S&P 500
50/50 stocks/bonds (Trinity study mix)
Major market event
Starting: $1,000,000 · Withdrawal: 3.5%