Breaking Up with Booze: It’s Not Me, It’s You

💬 From Wine Nights to Clear Mornings: 17 Months Sober and Rising Strong

For 35 years, alcohol was a regular part of my life.

I was a high-functioning drinker—successful in my career, raising a family, achieving goals… but behind the scenes, I was relying on alcohol more than I cared to admit. It was abusive, excessive, and quietly eroding my energy, my confidence, and my connections.

17 months ago, I made the decision to stop drinking—and it changed everything.

What pushed me to that moment? I saw firsthand what alcohol had done to my father. I looked at my own children and knew I had to break the cycle. I wanted more from life—more health, more presence, more clarity—and I finally realised alcohol was the thing holding me back.

The first few months were tough. My body detoxed. My mind craved the routine. I missed the false sense of connection and ease that alcohol provided.

But then… something beautiful happened.

✨ I woke up without foggy, dusty mornings.

✨ My body stopped aching.

✨ I rediscovered a creative spark I thought I’d lost.

✨ I had more energy, more self-respect, and better relationships.

✨ I no longer felt pressure to "drink to network"—instead, I now proudly tick "zero" on the doctor’s form when asked how many standard drinks I have.

✨ I feel empowered—clear, focused, and free.

There’s joy in waking up clear-headed. There’s confidence in owning your boundaries. There’s real power in saying, “I’m a non-drinker” and meaning it.

I used to think I had to drink to fit in… to keep up… to unwind.

But here’s the truth: alcohol doesn’t ease the hard stuff—it amplifies it.

And choosing sobriety? That has been the most radical act of self-care and self-leadership I’ve ever taken.

So if you're a high-achiever silently wondering if alcohol is holding you back—this is your invitation. You don’t need a wine glass to be worthy. You already have what it takes to rise.

This journey has been the greatest gift I’ve given myself—and to the people who love me.

You’re allowed to rewrite your story. And it might just begin with a single, powerful choice.