Two years ago today I made the decision to give up alcohol. Iām so proud of myself for what Iāve achieved in those 2 years, including buying my own home and Iāll soon be starting my new job.
I was stuck in a continous rut of going out binge drinking every weekend but at the same time I despised how drink made me feel and how it changed my personality. I was wasting my life away, had given up all the things I loved doing, I couldnāt see past a night out and thought all there was to look forward to at the weekend was drinking.
Drinking stripped me of my personality, my dignity, my money, my self respect and every ounce of my happiness.
My last night out drinking was the 19th of March 2020. I knew due to covid this would be my last night out for a while and I knew this could be my chance to confront my demons.
Lockdown allowed me to get my life back and allowed me to see there was more to life than spending every single penny in the pub.
Over the last 2 years since I gave up alcohol, Iāve got back to doing the things I love the most including getting down to Old Trafford to see Man United, playing football, hill climbing and planning holidays and trips for the year ahead. None of this would have been possible if I was still binge drinking.
If I could offer my younger self any advice itās that there is so much more to life than going to the pub every weekend and wasting your money.
Iām so proud of myself for giving up drinking and I now have everything in my life I ever wanted. Iām looking forward to a lifetime alcohol free and a happy future.
By giving up one thing, Iāve gained everything.
Love always! 
