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Posted on January 29, 2019

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and speaking of sober friendly (my previous post), and speaking of sober friendly (my previous post), this month also marks a small anniversary for me: 3 years ago, right after my birthday, i decided to try one month of no alcohol and no coffee. i was in a really thick mental state, trying to figure out work and life and the direction i wanted to go to get off this damn hamster wheel. well, that test turned into "for keeps", and 3 years later, i'm not questioning it at all anymore. -- both exhausted me, sharpening an acute awareness of my polar nerves - the anxiety (coffee) and the depression (alcohol). that's not at to say i don't still struggle with those - i totally do, especially now. but i'm generally able to come back to center more easily, and i'm able to stay in my body for the ride. and that was the key realization for me. i just wasn't being present when my system was hijacked like that, and it started to feel like taking my eyes off the road. (particularly alcohol, as depression cuts deep and unforgiving) -- since then, awareness of sober supportive environments and inclusive sensory engagement, such as play with tea, has become vitally important to me. it has meant leaving behind opportunities and professional relationships where alcohol and mixology was a central theme (and for tea professionals, expanding that circle of inter-industry connection is crucial, so it hurts financially to make those decisions). but i believe there has to be places where folks can set the load down for a while, and rather than be constantly reminded of struggle, be embraced in present moment and health. i also believe this is a growth field, a place where more and more people are coming to that realization, too. so, 3 years in, i can say it's not as lonely as it was when i started - and i don't think it will be for you, either, if you make that jump for yourself, too. ❤️ . . . #beingtea #livemoretea #tealovesyou #tea #sobriety #soberfriendly #soberliving #alcoholfree #tealife #teaislife #instatea #ilovetea #mentalhealth #itsok #mentalhealthawareness #itsokaynottobeokay
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