One year alcohol free 🥳

Today is my one year anniversary and what a year it’s been! I can say without a doubt that this decision (and then deciding the same thing over and over again each day) has been the best choice for me. Not using alcohol to handle my anxiety or create more has given me space to finally learn tools to deal with my anxiety and problem solve.

There have been so many positive things to come out of being sober but the biggest thing for me is that I can completely trust myself. If I make a decision, booze doesn’t derail it. My time isn’t taken away for a night and then a few days spent rebuilding from that night. The trust I have with myself gives me traction which builds momentum.

In case it’s helpful, here’s what has helped me: this sub (thank you!), quit lit, Allen Carr’s book, watching random YouTube videos about not drinking, finding alternative fun drinks or snacks or treats or candy for myself to have at get togethers that are not booze, working out, regular therapy, meditation. Essentially I’m learning about how to soothe myself in other ways that are not booze.

As I look back on this year, I’m really proud of myself. I’m also excited for what more is to come because I know I can trust myself to face it. If you are making a decision to leave booze behind, I hope you know that you can do this too. I didn’t know how long I would leave it behind when I began but now I cannot imagine going back - it’s too good here.