What it was like?

I struggled with drinking, self-harm, and binge eating. My drinking gradually became worse, as I used it to escape from a job situation that made me unhappy, as well as an inability to set boundaries and effectively communicate in my relationships.

What happened?

Recovery began gradually for me. "Rock bottom" happened the day I was kicked out of an amusement park (with my daughter, who has special needs) for being too intoxicated. However, I kept drinking after that. I went through 2 years of therapy and 2 years of working with a dietician before I was able to make a drastic career change and break patterns in my relationships. I also bwgan practicing yoga in a tight knit community, where I met a number of friends who were sober. Only then, was I able to stop drinking.

What it is like now?

I have lost 60 pounds, have a job I love, and cope much better with the ups and downs in life! While I still experience a lot of guilt regarding my daughter, I know that I have been a good role model for her, by getting sober. I still go to parties and bars, ordering a diet Coke Shirley Temple and acting crazy without alcohol! The best part is that I don't wake up in the morning, dreading looking at my phone and seeing texts I don't remember sending. Sobriety has lead to a much less stressful life!

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