Sober Birthday Today! 🎉
Twenty-one years ago today, I ended my relationship with alcohol
It was poisoning me. It was deceiving me. It was controlling me
I was addicted to a dangerous companion that held a power over my life I didn’t fully recognize. Alcohol is often referred to as “spirits,” and for many, it can lead into places of darkness, despair, and self-destruction
One morning, while sober and deeply dissatisfied with the reflection staring back at me, I looked into the mirror and made a life-changing decision. Instead of turning to alcohol, I turned to Spirit
I meditatively prayed:
“I am listening. Guide me. I am ready to change. I am ready for healing, purpose, and happiness”
With unwavering determination, faith, and guidance through God’s Word, I chose a different path
I confided in only a handful of trusted people as I began my journey. Some friends and even family members stopped inviting me out because I was no longer their “drinking party girl.” There were moments of temptation. There were tests and challenges. But I refused to return to the darkness, recklessness, and emptiness I had left behind
I took it one day at a time, moment to moment
Just four months later, I had lost 19 pounds, was exercising four days a week, and had started a small business. I looked and felt damn good ya’ll! More importantly, I had reclaimed my life
And I have remained sober ever since
I did it! ❤️
If sharing my story helps even one person who is struggling with addiction, then it is worth telling
Today, I pray for everyone fighting the battle of addiction—the demonic winnable war within
May God speak to your heart, and may you have the courage to listen
There is hope. There is healing. There is freedom
One. Day. At. A. Time. 🙏🏾🪷