Sometimes it feels like sobriety's just some myth from a fairy tale, right?

Like you’re standing at the base of this impossible mountain with nothing but flip-flops and wishful thinking. Trust me, I’ve been there, staring up, overwhelmed, and thinking, “Yo, this ain’t for me.”

Back when I was drinking, I used to believe that sobriety was this elusive dream only meant for folks stronger than me. People who had some secret sauce or support that I couldn’t tap into. But here's the real kicker… *that belief was just a story I kept telling myself to stay comfortable in the chaos.*

Yeah, chaos can feel like home sometimes. Drunk or not, it’s what you know. But let’s break down that illusion… because most of us think getting sober is about deprivation. Like we’re giving up some magic potion that makes us interesting, fun, or relaxed. Newsflash: alcohol is just a bad partner pretending to be your ride-or-die. It doesn't make you more—it makes you less.

When you’re caught up in the cycle of addiction, it feels like sobriety equals empty. But, my friend, what you’re really craving isn't the drink—it's the version of you that feels alive. The good news is, you don’t need a drink in your hand to be that person. You just need to believe it’s possible.

Now, here comes the truth bomb… You ever think, "I can’t get sober because it’s just too damn hard?" Well, **it’s not sobriety that's hard**—it's clinging to the idea that you can’t live without alcohol that’s the real bitch. The idea that sobriety means facing every fear, every insecurity without your old crutch.

Sobriety isn’t about giving up. It’s about gaining a whole world of things you’ve been too numb to feel. It's like trading the shaky high wire for solid ground. Imagine waking up and not needing an apology ready for last night’s chaos. Imagine being present, really present, without the fog. That’s not just possible—it’s waiting for you.

For me, the shift happened when I embraced the idea that I wasn’t broken—I was just living out of sync with who I really am. Sobriety taught me that every day’s a fresh start, a chance to write a story where I’m the hero, not the victim. And trust me, the view from up here is dope.

So, if you've ever told yourself, "I can't get sober," it’s time to rewrite that script. Start small. Believe in the possibility of a new story. You’re not in this alone, and you don’t have to be.

If you’re ready to explore what your life could look like beyond this struggle, I’m here. There’s a whole community of us ready to walk the path with you. Check out Beyond Sober. Let’s flip the script together.

Remember, it’s not about the fall—it’s about the rise that follows. Sobriety isn’t the absence of fun—it’s the presence of true joy. And damn, you deserve that joy.

You’re not weak or incapable. You’re a badass in the making, a warrior reclaiming your peace. And if you need a hand, you know where to find me.

Let’s do this.

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— Kohdi