Bridgette’s Sobriety Journey: From Chaos to Clarity

February 24, 2025

For years, alcohol was just part of Bridgette’s routine.

She never questioned it. It was just there, woven into her life like it is for so many people.

Water, coffee, and beer were her go-to drinks, and nights out often meant waking up exhausted, foggy, and filled with regret.

But the less she drank, the less she wanted to. That’s when everything started to change.

A Shift Toward Healthier Choices

As she distanced herself from alcohol, Bridgette found herself reaching for healthier alternatives. Instead of beer, she started making fresh juices—lemon, orange, ginger, cucumber. Fueling her body with nutrients instead of numbing it with alcohol.

She even discovered non-alcoholic beer as a satisfying replacement, helping her transition to a sober lifestyle without feeling deprived.

One of the first things she noticed? Her skin. Cutting out alcohol and drinking more water gave her a natural glow she had never seen before.

But even better than that? Waking up refreshed and energized, ready to take on the day.

The days of waking up feeling like death, scrolling through embarrassing texts, and regretting how much money she spent on drinks were behind her. Sobriety, she realized, was a gift.

Navigating Sobriety in an Alcohol-Obsessed World

It wasn’t until she quit drinking that Bridgette noticed just how much alcohol was being pushed everywhere—billboards, commercials, restaurants, social gatherings.

“You literally can’t walk outside without alcohol being shoved into your brain,” she says.

But instead of feeling pressured, she has embraced her sobriety and is completely okay with being the “odd one out.”

She admits she wasn’t perfect in the beginning. She started her sobriety journey seriously on June 1st, and there were moments when she caved.

But she learned something important each time—having one or two drinks wasn’t worth it.

It never felt good afterward, and it certainly wasn’t worth giving in to social pressure. When she hit her second full week sober, it felt easier than the first time.

That was a turning point.

Breaking Through Fear and Finding Support

For a long time, Bridgette didn’t think she needed support, but a friend who had been sober for over a year encouraged her to attend an AA meeting.

It was intimidating at first, but once she walked through those doors, she realized she had been holding onto an unnecessary fear. The meeting gave her a sense of community, a reminder that she wasn’t alone in this.

Unlike many, Bridgette didn’t have a major event that pushed her into sobriety—no rock bottom, no major wake-up call. She just decided to make a change, and the impact has been life-changing.

She’s shocked at how different she feels without alcohol in her system. The anxiety that she once thought was just part of her personality?

It’s nearly gone.

She’s more at peace, more confident, and far less agitated.

Another unexpected perk of sobriety? She no longer loses things.

“When I was drinking, I was always losing my purse, keys, phone, or even my car,” she says. “Now I wake up with everything I left the house with.”

It’s a small thing, but it’s a sign of the overall clarity that sobriety has brought into her life.