I will have a glass of water with a side of ice and lemon; thank you.
Yup, I've made a conscious decision to embark on the sobriety journey; it's been a little over three months. One of the main reasons was due firstly to my health scare, and from there, I've decided that my mental clarity was of the utmost importance to me. Although I haven't been a heavy user lately, more of a social drinker, I understand the other side of the sobriety spectrum.
I had many moments where I would push the envelope with drinking or drugs. I guess you could call it a false sense of confidence (liquid courage), or I would use it to feel numb and want to escape the reality I was living in. I also realized in my earlier days that I would use substances to cry out for help and want to scream at the top of my lungs, "Someone please love me, please pay attention to me."
Now a bit older and wiser and no longer needing external validation, I can rely on myself and face life's challenges head-on. Through many years of emotional ups and downs, I have learned that it's one thing to get sober, but it's more essential to understand deep-rooted core wounds as to why I would take things to such extremes.
Looking forward to the future with no more hangovers, I know that sobriety can be a catalyst for personal growth and development. Breaking the chains, and freeing my mind with greater resilience, I know that being sober can open up space for a deeper connection with my authentic self. Happy days!
Much Love,
Lauren
