06/17/2026
Five years ago, I wasn’t sure what life would look like without alcohol.
Today, I can honestly say that the circumstances that forced me toward sobriety gave me more than alcohol ever did.
It was a HUGE decision, one I had been battling with for years.
Five years of learning, healing, rebuilding, and becoming.
The greatest gift hasn’t been what I gave up. It’s been everything I’ve gained: more presence, more memories, more growth, more independence, and more time with the people I love.
During COVID, I made a choice that quietly changed the course of my life.
There were hard days, beautiful days, ordinary days, and days when I had to take things one hour at a time. There were also days spent cursing my husband for being such a strong support through this journey, reminding me that I didn’t need alcohol, telling me I was doing amazing without it, and encouraging me to treat myself to a fun drink instead (Shirley Temples with extra cherries are still my favourite. 🍒)
Every single day was worth it.
Today marks 5 years sober.
I’m proud of the life I’ve built, grateful for the people who supported me along the way, and excited for what comes next. ❤️