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.