My journey to sobriety

I am 3 years sober and have been a grey area drinker since my early 20’s.  In September 2022 I stopped drinking, and this has been one of the best decisions I ever made. 

The best thing about being sober is that I don’t look back on the time that I stopped with sadness and regret, and wishing I could have another drink but instead I look at all the positive things that have happened in my life since and everything that I have gained.  My confidence has increased (I actually think I’m quite funny sometimes!), my anxiety has disappeared and finally I feel I have found the Authentic Me who was hidden for so many years under the veil of alcohol.

The best thing about sobriety is that it just keeps giving.  It doesn’t matter how many years I have been sober for I keep experiencing little nuggets of happiness I didn’t know existed.  Life is for living, not existing. 

Since stopping drinking I have learnt to love myself more.  I practise yoga everyday and feel so much more connected to the spiritual side of myself, I sleep better and I am so much calmer.