For years, alcohol was my comfort, my routine, and my so-called reward at the end of a long day. I genuinely believed it was the only way to wind down, the only way to relax, and the only way to cope with stress.

Like so many others, my drinking escalated during the COVID lockdowns. The isolation, the stress, and the uncertainty made alcohol feel like a lifeline. What started as a nightly ritual turned into a non-negotiable habit. I wasn’t just drinking to unwind—I was drinking because it had become ingrained in my daily life.

But there was a growing certainty that something had to change.

There wasn’t one dramatic rock-bottom moment—just a growing realization that alcohol wasn’t actually helping me. It wasn’t easing my stress. It wasn’t making me happier. It was keeping me stuck.

I decided to do something about it.

I started my alcohol-free journey with curiosity and education. I sought out knowledge about alcohol and what it really does to the body and mind. I worked with fantastic coaches who helped me shift my mindset, challenge my beliefs around drinking, and start seeing alcohol for what it really was—not a friend, not a stress reliever, but a substance that was keeping me from living fully.

I filled my toolbox with strategies to handle triggers, cravings, and social situations. And as the days, weeks, and months passed, being alcohol free got easier and easier and I realised life was getting better. So much better.

I can confidently say that becoming alcohol free is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I no longer feel trapped in the cycle of drinking and regretting, of numbing and escaping. Instead, I feel free—free to enjoy my life fully, to wake up without hangovers, to be present in my relationships, and to experience real, lasting joy.

Now, my passion is helping others who feel stuck in the same cycle I was in. I know how hard it is to imagine life without alcohol when it’s been such a big part of your routine. But I also know that freedom is possible—and it doesn’t require rock-bottom, extreme willpower, or a miserable life of missing out.

If you’re ready to regain control over alcohol, change your relationship with drinking, and bring joy back into your life, I’d love to help.