Embarking on the journey of sobriety is a courageous step towards reclaiming control over one's life. However, the path to recovery is not without its challenges. In early sobriety, individuals often find themselves grappling with various emotions, triggers, and discomforts that can potentially derail their progress. Understanding the difference between triggers and discomfort, as well as learning effective communication strategies, is essential for maintaining sobriety and living an emotionally balanced life.

Today, I get to define my boundaries. I do it deliberately and with intention. I look at what I want to hold space for, and where I want to prioritise my efforts and energy. My spiritual growth has been hugely important to me since getting sober and I am constantly discovering the rewards of having a higher power in my life. It has all come together, the space, the opportunity or challenge, and the growth. Slowly, gently, the pace is set.

Grasping the concept of prelapse and clocking the behaviors tied to it is crucial to your sobriety.

You've got to ramp up your awareness, rally your crew for support, hone your survival skills, draft a battle plan against relapse, and show yourself some damn self-love.

It's about flipping the script—taking those challenges head-on and refusing to let them knock you down.

Relapse isn’t a badge of failure; it's a rallying cry for revolution, a chance to rise a stronger and even more badass sober human than ever before.