Breaking Free from 15 Years of Alcohol Addiction

For 15 years i was stuck in a cycle of alcohol addiction. It started after my divorce. I just didn’t know how to handle the pain. Drinking felt like the only way to escape, but over time, it took over my life. Last year, I came dangerously close to being homeless. That was the moment it hit me. I couldn’t keep living like this. I had to make a change.

In November, I made the hardest decision of my life, to stop running from my problems and face them head on. It hasn’t been easy, but I’m proud to say I’ve made progress. At 48, I’m finally starting to feel like myself again.

If you’re struggling with alcoholism, especially if you feel like you’ve hit rock bottom, I want you to know it’s not too late. I know it feels impossible, but the first step is deciding you’re worth saving. You don’t have to do it alone, get help, and just take it one day at a time. If I can start turning my life around, so can you

Thank you for sharing your story @Nat —it’s so powerful and encouraging. Your strength in choosing to face your pain and turn your life around is inspiring. It’s a reminder that it’s never too late to start healing. Congratulations on finding yourself again at 48—you deserve every bit of peace and happiness that comes your way. Keep going; you’re making a difference, not just for yourself but for others who need hope.