Kirsten
- Age
- 29
- Sober Since
- November 12, 2019
- Sober For
- 6 Years & 326 Days
01 What it was like
I have NO off button. When I start drinking I don’t stop. The only things in life I feel true guilt about have all been actions I have done while drinking. Stripping at a work Christmas function. Cheating on my ex. Throwing up on myself. The list goes on.
The only things in life I feel true guilt about have all been actions I have done while drinking.
02 What happened
My last straw was in LA with my new boyfriend. He is amazing. We were having what I thought were controlled drinks through the day but as some point I past my limit. I do not remember a thing but I was told I called my ex 5 times - I woke up and my boyfriend was gone. This relationship is the healthiest relationship I have ever had and I knew I had to stop drinking to save it.
03 What it is like now
I feel SO clear. I feel confident , I wake up with energy. I am not scared of fucking up because I am in control of all my actions. My life has gone uphill since the day I decided enough was enough. Do I miss it ? Yes. Is it hard ? Yes. But is it worth it ? 120% yes. The picture below is me celebrating 2 months sober with a shot of Apple cider vinegar !
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