Ever since that morning of my last hangover ever, I have been committed to sobriety.
I did not look like someone who had a problem.
My drinking was hurting me.
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So, with that, here is my letter to you if you are questioning your drinking.
Dear Sober-Curious Person,
If you are curious about sobriety, this is for you.
You dont have to be in unimaginable pain so you can stop hurting yourself.
it’s possible for you to just decide to stop hurting.
You dont have to be more of a hot mess to get to be worthy of sobriety.
Again, your life is your own.
You get to just decide if you want to.
It doesnt have to be that dramatic.
you’re able to just stop hurting.
If youre curious, that might be a sign.
If youre working at managing it, that might be a sign.
And if youre fighting to justify that Im not talking to you, that might also be a sign.
The sign that you gotta quit drinking doesnt always come in the form of blackout binges.
Your drinking might not be threatening your career or finances or relationships (now or ever).
Maybe your sign comes from the dull shame of thinking to yourself, Not again.
Sobriety isnt always light and easy.
Some days it is a slog and youll wish you could just give up.
Because you are worth not being in pain.
You will still have fun.
There will be parties.
There will be celebrations and connection.
You will still have your friends, your family, but most of all you will have yourself.
Let them go if you oughta.
What you lose in sobriety isnt always painless, especially if youre holding on tightly.
But what you gain is so much more meaningful.
Most of all, I want you to know that you could let go of regret and shame.
There is more for you.
I am cheering you on so hard.
