People like you who move through the world selfishly and are incapable of taking responsibility for their actions are the reason collective trauma continues to repeat. It’s one thing to damage yourself, but to damage others in the process is shameful. I hope in a few years, after a lot of work and introspection, you are able to face yourself and others with honesty and respect instead of lies and with humility and compassion instead of being so self-absorbed and wallowing in your own self-inflicted pain.
You are only just beginning to figure out who you really are after a lifetime of avoidance and insincerity, of drinking and emotional violence to protect your cowardice and self-hatred. You should try not to pretend anymore, and don’t look away when it’s time to confront something truly awful about yourself. Have the courage to face it instead of forcing others to deal with your shame.
Thanks Joaquim! Glad that it inspired you. One of my biggest dreams when writing about sobriety is helping others or inspiring new actions/ways of thinking.
I also didn’t know my last drink would be my last. My two year mark is this Halloween and have had no regrets; just clarity.
I watched my mom take her last breath after drinking herself to death at 57 the month prior—I saw where I was headed and I decided to opt out of that life path.
People like you who move through the world selfishly and are incapable of taking responsibility for their actions are the reason collective trauma continues to repeat. It’s one thing to damage yourself, but to damage others in the process is shameful. I hope in a few years, after a lot of work and introspection, you are able to face yourself and others with honesty and respect instead of lies and with humility and compassion instead of being so self-absorbed and wallowing in your own self-inflicted pain.
You are only just beginning to figure out who you really are after a lifetime of avoidance and insincerity, of drinking and emotional violence to protect your cowardice and self-hatred. You should try not to pretend anymore, and don’t look away when it’s time to confront something truly awful about yourself. Have the courage to face it instead of forcing others to deal with your shame.
I love my fans! Thanks EJ you fantastic bastard.
Incredible journey and very inspiring. Thanks for sharing it here :) makes me think about my decisions…
Thanks Joaquim! Glad that it inspired you. One of my biggest dreams when writing about sobriety is helping others or inspiring new actions/ways of thinking.
Thank you for this! I have many family members who struggle with alcoholism. It's been hard to watch and even harder to understand.
Thanks for your comment, Tiana! Alcoholism runs in my extended family too. I knew I was getting close to it and had to stop.
Your journey is so inspiring and powerful, you're an inspiration to many! Thanks for sharing your story. xx
Thanks my love!! xx
I also didn’t know my last drink would be my last. My two year mark is this Halloween and have had no regrets; just clarity.
I watched my mom take her last breath after drinking herself to death at 57 the month prior—I saw where I was headed and I decided to opt out of that life path.