Deep down I knew that my drinking was a problem. But the only way that I have ever heard you could quit drinking was through AA, and I just felt like that wasn’t the right fit for me. So I made a deal with myself. I’d quit drinking for 30 days to prove that I didn’t have “problem”. And if I wasn’t successful during those 30 days then I’d seek outside help like AA. That 30 day deal I made with myself was almost 6 years ago.It was the start of my alcohol, free journey. I didn’t think I would quit

Can I make a confession? When I first took a break from alcohol I was SO worried that I’d be a terribly impatient and grumpy mom. I really had no idea that the exact opposite would happen. I would say that about a week into my 30 day break from drinking, I noticed that the exact opposite happened. I became a better listener to my kids. I played more with my kids. I took more interest in my kids. After seeing these results, I knew pretty instantly that cutting out alcohol completely would be the