Episode 33: I accidentally quit drinking alcohol in 2020 at age 47, after 26 years of a binge-drinking and daily drinking habit.
I never planned on going alcohol-free, I just wanted to cut back. But I lost all desire for alcohol. I've been alcohol-free since November 1, 2020. Here's my story.
Please understand that my body was never physically addicted to alcohol. However, my mind was.
I used alcohol to cope with the ups and downs of my life and my emotions, especially stress and anxiety.
When life was going good--great! It was time to celebrate with alcohol.
When life was going not so great, it was time to self-medicate with alcohol to cope with things.
This is part 1 of my story--How I started drinking alcohol.
In order to understand HOW i quit, it's important to understand HOW and WHY I started drinking alcohol in the first place.
I'm sharing intimate details from my childhood, teens, twenties, thirties and forties -- and how my binge-drinking habit progressed over the years.
I apologize in advance if some of the details are upsetting -- like me driving under the influence and never getting caught.
I made a lot of mistakes...but these mistakes also led me to where I am today.
I'm now at peace with everything.
So give this episode a listen.
Hugs, 💜
Lise (sounds like 'lease')
Mindfulness Teacher dedicated to helping humans FEEL darn good, LIVE their purpose and ENJOY their lives to the fullest.
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