I’ve been pretty open about my journey in person, but have debated posting on social media due to fear of “potential employers” (or whoever “everyone” is) judging me.

Just like most people, I have lost family members and best friends to mental illness and addiction. I’ve watched as people have tip toed around the subject afraid to recommend treatment or talk about it in public. Someone dies “unexpectedly” and everyone has to pretend we don’t know how they died.

I think if people are more vocal about their sober journey, it can help break the negative stigma placed on people struggling with addiction. You don’t have to be homeless under a bridge to need help.

Alcohol was my best friend. My ride or die. (I thought). So staying sober almost felt like grieving a loss. It’s an adjustment of habits. It’s being comfortable sitting in moments where I am screaming on the inside and allowing those moments to pass. It’s breathing through the uncomfortable times. It’s leaning into the insecurities I have within and working on them instead of masking my depression, anxiety, traumas, grief, and failed relationships with “I don’t care” and a bender.

I am 105 days sober and never looking back. I’ve successfully gone out with friends who drink, gone to birthday parties, casinos, comedy shows, beaches, bars, hiked mountains, gone out in Boston, traveled to Oregon and California, and went on a 5 day bachelorette party in Florida, all SOBER. Like WHAT?!!

31 years of life and I FINALLY have self respect and self love. Please if you or anyone you know is struggling with addiction, know there is a whole nother side of life over here. I am always here for anyone who is struggling. There’s an entire world of awesome, fun, genuinely amazing sober people waiting to help pick you up and put you back together ❤️❤️

#breakthestigma #letsgo #wedorecover #wedorecoverchallenge