Welcome to Sober Girly, a blog dedicated to my journey through addiction and into sobriety. I’m here to share my story, raise awareness about the challenges of alcohol dependency, and celebrate the beauty of a sober life.

The Party Years

My relationship with alcohol began early. At 15, I took my first drink, unknowingly setting the stage for years of struggle. By 16, I was in a serious relationship, and together we dove headfirst into the party scene. High school became a blur of friends, classmates, and endless nights of drinking.

College was short-lived for me. The allure of partying overshadowed my academic pursuits, and I quickly dropped out. A breakup led me to new friendships, including one that blossomed into love. This man would later become my husband, and together we built a life around work and weekend parties.

The Spiral

At 32, my world shattered with my mother’s sudden death. Grief plunged me into a five-year battle with depression and anxiety. I retreated from work, finding solace in alcohol and television. My husband and I fell into a routine of drinking together every evening.

In 2017, tragedy struck again. My husband suffered an abdominal aneurysm, spending 14 days in a coma. The trauma of nearly losing him only deepened my dependence on alcohol. As he recovered, we slowly slipped back into our old habits.

Rock Bottom and Beyond

Life took unexpected turns. I started a successful business, allowing my husband to stay home. We used our newfound freedom to drink almost daily. The loss of my father in 2019 and the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic further enabled our addiction.

Vacations became exercises in excess, leaving us too drained to enjoy our surroundings. Back home, we’d make half-hearted attempts at sobriety, only to fall back into old patterns within weeks.

The wake-up call came 42 days ago. After a particularly heavy period of drinking, my husband suffered a seizure and was rushed to the ER. Though he recovered, the incident was a stark reminder of the toll our lifestyle was taking.

A New Chapter

That day marked the beginning of our sobriety journey. For 42 days now, we’ve been alcohol-free. It hasn’t been easy, but each day brings new clarity, strength, and hope.

Through this blog, I aim to share the raw, unfiltered truth of addiction and recovery. I want to connect with others who are struggling, celebrate victories big and small, and build a community of support and understanding.

Whether you’re contemplating sobriety, in the early days of your journey, or years into recovery, I hope you’ll find a home here at Sober Girly. Together, we can navigate the challenges, share our triumphs, and embrace the beautiful, authentic lives that await us in sobriety.

Welcome to my story. I’m so glad you’re here.