“I’ve never seen any life transformation that didn’t begin with the person finally getting tired of their own bullshit” - Elizabeth Gilbert
Ah, yes. That’s the one.
I sit here one year free of hangovers.
Free of the roller coaster that alcohol took me on when I allowed it to be a main character in my life.
Free from the mental math involved in moderation.
Free from the pull into overconsumption.
Free from the anxiety, the overthinking, and the emotional whiplash that followed.
It’s been a whole year of decentering alcohol through unlearning, feeling awkward during small talk, and building confidence in a clearer, truer, less popular path. I feel proud and amazed.
Before I could be free, I had to be really, really tired of my own bullshit.
Sometimes we can know something, and still not be ready to know what we know. It’s an experience I’ve become familiar with when it comes to letting go of things that I’ve outgrown.
If you’re tired, questioning or curious about decentering alcohol, check out some of the resources on my post from last summer. 100 mornings hangover-free — Kate Licciardello, LMHC
If you’re in need of a witness to support you in knowing what you already know, reach out to me about 1:1 counseling or coaching. Contact — Kate Licciardello, LMHC