Congrats 👏 judging by the photo, your no stranger to hard work.More of that to come I’m sure.Stay strong 💪
“Our struggles do not define us — it’s how we rise from them that tells our true story.”
The photo on the left was taken during the final chapter of my drinking days. I wore a smile, but it was a mask — hiding pain, turmoil, and heartbreak that I didn’t know how to express. No matter how hard I tried to keep it together, the cracks showed. My emotions eventually poured out in destructive ways, hurting the people I loved most. That damage — and the relationships that couldn’t survive it — still weighs on me. The guilt, shame, and regret will always be a part of my story.
But I refused to let that broken version of myself be the end.
I made a decision: I had to change. I had to heal so I could start showing up as someone better. And nearly four years ago, I began that journey — one step at a time.
The picture on the right is who I am today: almost four years sober, still climbing, still learning. Sobriety isn’t a destination. There’s no finish line. It’s a lifelong path — and every single day, the view gets clearer and brighter. I’ve come to appreciate the beauty of progress, even when it’s slow.
This comeback? It’s deeply personal. It’s the apology I owe to myself.
If you’re struggling, know this: you’re not alone. And yes, it is possible to come out on the other side. If sharing this gives even one person the strength to take that first step, then it’s worth every word.
The sky is always most beautiful after the storm — and trust me, the light is worth fighting for. 💫”