ONE YEAR SOBER? Who am I?!
A little more than a year ago I went on IG, asked if anyone else had ever been sober curious, and then, before waiting for replies or validation, decided then and there to stop drinking.
I didn’t have any real timeline or goal, I just wasn’t vibing with alcohol anymore and wanted to know what it would be like to do life without it.
When I tried drinking less, I would always talk myself into having more. Or having one. I realized I was talking myself INTO drinking more than I had ever tried talking myself out of it. And because I WAS drinking less often, I became more sensitive to alcohol the few times I would engage. Basically, being in that messy middle area didn’t work for at all. It seemed I’d have to drink more consistently to adapt to the demands of alcohol OR give it up altogether and notice any shifts from that approach.
Well…I’m a YEAR out from this accidental personal “experiment” and decided to share about it in this episode of Mind & Muscle.
ENJOY!
TAKEAWAYS:
Chelsy celebrates one year of sobriety, a journey she never expected.
Her decision to stop drinking was influenced by her experiences as a parent.
Alcohol became a symbol of freedom rather than a necessity.
She realized she often didn't want the drink itself, but what it represented.
The term 'sober curious' resonated with her and opened new perspectives.
She felt a sense of betrayal when hungover while parenting.
Chelsy found that she was more present and engaged without alcohol.
The decision to stop drinking felt empowering and freeing.
She experienced surprising health benefits and mental clarity after quitting alcohol.
Chelsy is open to the idea of drinking again in the future but values her current sobriety.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Celebrating One Year of Sobriety
01:00 The Journey to Sober Curiosity
08:02 Understanding the Meaning of Alcohol
14:02 Surprising Discoveries on the Sober Journey
20:50 Reflections on Health and Clarity
23:36 Where I Stand Today: The Future of Drinking
