Celebrating Six Years of Sober Living: A Personal Journey
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Chapter 1: A Milestone in Sobriety
Today marks a significant occasion for me—six years of living a fulfilling, sober life.
This image perfectly encapsulates my feelings today. Alcohol has been completely excluded from my life—safeguarded, restricted, and inaccessible. While there’s ample availability, I choose not to let it enter my body.
It was six years ago today that I discarded my last empty bottle of white wine into the recycling bin. We had enjoyed a lengthy friendship, spanning about fifteen years, until it turned toxic.
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Looking back, I must admit that I almost let the day slip by unnoticed. I was busy with chores, engaging with your stories, and enjoying the music from Lord of the Rings.
As I jotted down a date in my checkbook, I suddenly realized it was June twenty-fourth. I casually mentioned to my husband, “Hey, it’s my six-year anniversary today.”
“Congratulations,” he said, and that was that—almost an afterthought. No big deal.
Section 1.1: What About You?
Are you contemplating your own journey? July is just around the corner.
If the idea of giving up your favorite beverage forever seems overwhelming, consider trying it for a month! By doing so, you'll contribute to a cause that helps those battling cancer while also benefiting your own health.
Signing up is free, and more than 17,000 individuals and 1,400 teams have already committed to this year's Dry July, which originated in Australia back in 2008.
I vividly remember my sister-in-law's reaction in July 2018 when I mentioned my participation in Dry July. At that time, I was unaware of any fundraising initiative. She was taken aback and asked, “WHY?”
To which I replied, “Just to see if I can do it.”
And I did! I've successfully completed six Dry Julys since then. This year, I’m contributing to cancer research and treating myself to another piece of jewelry from Belle Robertson to commemorate my journey. This one caught my eye…
"Fuck You Wolfie" bracelet (Sterling Silver)
Sometimes, it's essential to remind Wolfie where he belongs. The engraving is on the inside, hidden from view. Bracelet…
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Section 1.2: A Toast to Myself
Tonight, I’ll raise a glass of Fre Sparkling Brut to celebrate my achievement. Cheers!
Photo by Anthony DELANOIX on Unsplash
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