Ulrika Jonsson Instagram – Today I am 6 months sober.
On the 5th June 2024, I had the gift of desperation and reached out for help.
I no longer recognised myself and I surrendered.
Many people have asked me how I’ve done it and all I can say is that no woman is an island – I have not done this alone. The willingness to give up alcohol came from me, yes, but without support of friends, family and my new tribe, I would not have made it this far.
This is a journey and not a destination. It’s never over. It’s a process in progress. But once you resolve to make changes, beautiful things happen.
It’s been hard and I’m sure it will continue to be but I am learning serenity and have gained an inner peace I’ve never, ever had.
The turmoil inside me is dissipating and I’m learning to accept the things I cannot change and I’m finding the courage to change the things I can.
Pic. 2: is of me in the midst of the madness. Another drunk moment.
At first I couldn’t bear to look back at pictures of myself under the influence of alcohol. The cloak of shame was too heavy a burden.
But now I look at those images and feel pity and sympathy for that girl – she desperately needed to be scooped up; held tightly and helped. Not shamed or judged. She was quite, quite broken and had no idea there was another way.
There is so much more to say – and I will say it in time.
I’m still very much at the beginning of my journey but my life has changed in a beautiful way. It’s a spiritual thing.
One day at a time….
Thank you to all those who have supported me – my 4 Ungratefuls; my Bestie and close friends.
And, of course, my new tribe of friends who are helping to keep me upright; showing me the way without judgment.
#sobriety | Posted on 05/Dec/2024 11:44:55
