When I quit drinking, it didn’t look dramatic. I didn’t hit rock bottom or go to rehab. I just got honest with myself - about how much I was drinking, how often, and how badly it was affecting me. This is my story of letting go, finding freedom, and realizing you don’t have to lose everything to change everything.

I used to sit on my kitchen floor in the middle of the night, sobbing. I thought I was just overwhelmed by motherhood - but I didn’t realize how much alcohol was fueling my fear and anxiety. Since quitting, none of my worries have disappeared, but they no longer consume me. This is what I’ve learned about the peace that comes when you stop pouring gasoline on the fire.

Moderation isn’t about willpower - it’s about brain chemistry and decision fatigue. Here’s why “just one or two” keeps you stuck, and a kinder path to real peace and freedom from alcohol.

Real healing isn’t about feeling good - it’s about getting real. In this reflection, Shannon shares how one client learned to stay present through discomfort, rebuild self-trust, and face what she used to avoid. If you’re in early sobriety or craving peace beyond the pour, this is a reminder that growth often feels messy before it feels miraculous.

In early sobriety, it’s common to wonder who you are without the wine - the “fun one,” the social one, the one who always poured one more. But real fun, real friendship, and real connection don’t disappear when alcohol does. They deepen. This is about learning to stand steady when others don’t understand your change, and discovering that the most magnetic version of you is the one who’s fully awake, present, and real.

She had it all - the family, the business, the busy life. But behind closed doors, wine became her escape. Here’s how she found the courage to quit and reclaimed her peace.

When I quit drinking at 44, I thought I was just giving up wine - but it turned out to be so much more. Here’s what I wish I knew about healing, mindset, and finding freedom on the other side of alcohol.