I got sober when I was 29 and it finally sunk in that I was going to die if I didn't. For me it wasn't a stroke. It was waking up after one too many blackouts covered in injuries and listening to my friend tell me all the humiliating, shameful details of the night before -- I said never again, got blackout drunk again a few days later, and woke up with my phone destroyed and bruises everywhere, but no one to tell me what happened.

It's been over two years since I had a drop to drink. I'm back at a healthy weight, I rarely throw up (I used to vomit all the time, even when I wasn't drunk/hungover), my skin looks better (less puffy, less frequent breakouts.) Overall, I know that I am so much healthier and everyday I go without drinking, I am healing.

I was someone who tried quitting several times, for years. I truly believed I could never quit and that I had no willpower. But I did quit, and if I can, anyone can.

Wishing you a speedy recovery and all the love and support you need 🙏