The Unedited Truth About Why I Gave Up Alcohol

Almost a year since giving up alcohol. Pretty surreal and words I never thought I would get to say.

People say to me, “So you’re an alcoholic?”

Alcoholic comes with so many misconceptions and assumptions (screw labels that try to claim our identity anyway!)

However, I will say this… when I drank, my off switch wasn’t exactly like pressing the easy button… and alcohol definitely wasn’t my bestie… Here's my unedited, unvarnished truth.

My dad would say, it stole my sparkle, and he’s right…

I would turn into someone I’m not and I hated so much the way it made me feel about myself & my future… the dark cloud it covered me with, even long after I took my last sip.

At the very core I removed alcohol because I didn’t want anything to stand in the way of the beautiful life I’m creating.

I want to feel, see and remember ALL of my experiences.

I want to feel clear headed, grounded and empowered in my body, mind, and soul.

I want to wake up every day refreshed and excited for the miracles upon me.

I want to feel happy and peaceful.

I want to live life to the fullest and see who I am at my greatest potential.

I want to build a family and show my children how to do the same.

I want to continue spreading my message and allowing people to see the bliss that is available to them…

And the reality (that took me over 20 years to realize) is that I can’t do any of this with a relentless darkness bringing me down.

So there it is :-) This is my truth… this is my story (well, the tip of the iceberg at least).

If you read this far, thank you.

I’ve chosen to share, not only as part of my own healing, but for anyone who feels alone in something similar.. because you’re not.

Reach out any time… seriously. I’ve accumulated quite the tool belt!

Love, Jess