Happy 2nd Birthday

Today marks two years in my sobriety journey. Two years ago I decided to change my life. It definitely hasn’t been easy, but I would never go back and change my decision or the choices I have made.

The first year of my sobriety was about the new discovery of myself and the world around me. Everything was new. It was adventurous and exciting to figure out this person who was once numb. I discovered self-love. I discovered my desire for life and became active in my health.

This second year has been about growth. The growth I have been through has taught me to listen to my heart and soul. I have realized what makes me happy and what doesn’t. I’ve learned I now have a voice and speak my truths. I have become passionate about practicing mindfulness and my love for yoga, all things health, and being in nature continues to grow.

I have fought tremendously with myself, with my past, and the unknown future. The hardest part is that I am still actively working on forgiveness with myself for the choices I have made. Accepting life as it is can be rather challenging at times, but I have learned that acceptance and truly being in the present moment is the key. This coming year, I challenge myself to actively practice this new mantra of acceptance. To accept that life is going to be a continuous journey of ups and downs, to truly live and to love all of these times for what they have to bring, what I can learn from them, and how I can continue to grow even more.

I will continue to share my story in hopes it may reach someone else. Breaking the cycle is possible. Recovery is possible. Please feel free to reach out to me if you ever need someone to talk to.

Today, I am beyond grateful for the choice I made two years ago to become sober.