6 things you should know about my sober journey
6 things you should know about my sober journey
The things I was scared of, the things that got better, and how it feels today.
I never wanted to ditch the booze for good.
I gave up for 4 days. Then a week. I felt so good, so I challenged myself to a month. I started sleeping SO WELL and my anxiety lessened. I realised I was having fun in the daytimes, and not just the boozy nights. I hit 100 days. I never looked back. (Ok, I had some wobbles. But seriously - no regrets.)My mates and my husband still drink. A lot.
And it doesn’t bother me in the slightest. In fact, I feel quite smug when they are hungover and I’m not. I haven’t lost friends. I haven’t stopped going out. I still dance on tables, go to gigs, celebrate weddings and birthdays and everything else. I just do them sober.I became a better mum.
I was always a nice mum, but I’m way more fun now. I play more, but I don’t resent it. I have more time for the neverending Minecraft chat. I read stories without missing bits out. My default is to say ‘yes’, to going out, to baking cakes, to having adventures, to building a den, to being together. It’s really, really lovely.
Two kids on an adventure. Not pictured: snacks, a naughty dog, 2 Lego figures and an assortment of ‘interesting’ stones. Drinking culture is real.
I come from a family that loves booze. I’ve been on wine tasting courses. I own expensive and beautiful glassware. I had custom made cocktails for my wedding (thanks Joe!). Wine was woven through my social life. I thought I could never leave that heritage behind. I have. And I still wear my Paddy’s Irish Pub cap.
Rarely out of leopard print. Photo by @samgradyphotography It’s not dull and boring.
I was terrified that my life would be dull without alcohol. I thought I’d lose friends, and live a smaller life. I was wrong. Life is full, I’ve made new friends and kept all my old ones, and I have a life that is joyful, happy and rewarding.
It’s the best thing I ever did.
It wasn’t easy, but it wasn’t’ that hard either. Ditching the drink made me a better friend, mum, sister and wife. I can help you get there too. DM me to find out more.
