𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝟑 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐒𝐎𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐓𝐘 𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘!!⁣⁣

𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝟑 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐒𝐎𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐓𝐘!!⁣⁣

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There was once a time when it seemed impossible that I could gain freedom from an alcohol addiction that snuck up on me in my late 20’s.⁣⁣

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But my heart is exploding with gratitude today - for what seemed truly impossible & hopeless - actually happened.⁣⁣

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What was once my biggest hindrance in life, joy, purpose, creativity, success & health is now gone.⁣⁣

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𝐈 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐤𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐲 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡.⁣⁣

Yes, it almost broke me several times. I almost died when I turned 29 (read last year's blog). ⁣⁣

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That's the thing about life though… we are only given what we HAVE THE STRENGTH TO OVERCOME.⁣⁣

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Well, my Soul sure picked exactly what I needed to grow me into who I now am and who I will keep evolving into.⁣⁣

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From that lens, I am truly grateful for my addiction to alcohol. It taught me more than anything ever could.⁣⁣

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I learned humility.⁣⁣

I learned compassion.⁣⁣

I learned forgiveness.⁣⁣

I learned self-love at the deepest level.⁣⁣

I learned perseverance & how to not give up.⁣⁣

I learned courage.⁣⁣

I learned transmutation of pain.⁣⁣

I learned boundaries.⁣⁣

I learned my dreams are worthy of being fulfilled.⁣⁣

I learned joy is my birthright.⁣⁣

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I remember once thinking I would be absolutely mortified if anyone knew about my secret. The guilt and shame I carried was unbearable at times. ⁣⁣

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That is why I now CHOOSE to share about my past addiction  - to bring light to the dark. To give those suffering in silence hope and assurance they are not alone.⁣⁣

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The truth is alcohol impacts ALL genders, races and socio-economic classes. Yes, it is true there is a much higher rate of this addiction if you grew up in a home with alcohol abuse or extreme neglect - which was the case for me.⁣⁣

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But, believe it or not, I wouldn’t ask to change my upbringing. I believe it was actually ME who chose to incarnate into that family to grow me in my soul’s evolution in powerful ways, many of which still have to reveal themselves. ⁣⁣

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From that vantage point, I can’t wish for the past to be any different. It all needed to be that way for what’s to come & what is sure to be a bright future!⁣⁣

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Thank you so much for reading. ⁣⁣

XO Christine