23/11/2025
Tomorrow I will celebrate 1 year alcohol free and I am so darn proud.
I have celebrated milestones, holidays, reunions and special events sober. I have dealt with stress, boredom, grief and anxiety sober.
I use to be in awe of people who didn’t drink. Far out they have willpower, they must be so strong… I wish I was that strong. One day it dawned on me- why are they so fu***ng special?? If I want it- do it. I am just as strong.
At the beginning my children were the catalyst . How can I want a particular life for them that I am not prepared to live myself. Are they just meant to figure it out for themselves? I was determined to be their role model and provide that space and alternative that society doesn’t always give us.
I also carried shame and guilt about a somewhat contradictory lifestyle I was leading, but that very quickly disappeared as I fell in love with the authenticity and freedom not drinking gave me.
I used to like the saying Don’t stop until you’re proud… well I am proud and I won’t be stopping. This is only the beginning. The first year was about not drinking…. Now it’s about living, and healing, understanding and accepting… and I’m so excited 😍😍
To anyone that may be wondering how to start check out . Dani was there at the beginning. Her podcasts made me feel like I wasn’t alone.
It will change your life.
