“Most people think hitting rock bottom comes with fireworks — a dramatic job loss, a divorce, or waking up in a hospital bed. And sometimes, yes, that’s how it happens.
But for me — and for so many others — it was far more quiet. More subtle. And honestly, more dangerous.
It showed up as skipped alarms. Snapping at loved ones. Blurry conversations I couldn’t recall. Passing out on the couch again. Telling myself it was just a couple of drinks — even though I’d crossed that line long ago.
On the outside, I looked fine. I kept it together. I laughed at the jokes, raised a glass at celebrations, played the part everyone expected.
But inside, I was worn out. Frustrated. Ashamed. Caught in a loop I didn’t know how to escape.
That’s what they don’t often talk about — alcohol doesn’t always destroy you in one loud crash. Sometimes, it just erodes you slowly, until you barely recognize the person in the mirror.
Getting sober wasn’t some big, brave moment. It was messy. Uncomfortable. And sometimes painfully lonely.
But it was the most honest thing I’d done in years.
Sobriety didn’t magically solve everything — but it handed me back the tools to rebuild. Slowly. Truthfully. Without pretending anymore.
If you’re quietly struggling, nodding along as you read this — please hear this:
You don’t have to wait until it all falls apart.
If this feels a little too real, know that there’s help before things hit rock bottom.
I offer one-on-one sobriety coaching for anyone ready to stop drinking — no drama, no shame, no labels. Just real, compassionate support from someone who’s been where you are.”
Couldn’t agree more 👏