20. The Power of Acceptance in Sobriety When You Realize Moderation Isn’t An Option

Let’s talk about something a lot of us secretly struggle with…
⚡️ That nagging belief that maybe you can still learn to drink “normally.”
Spoiler alert: for many of us, that idea is keeping us stuck.

In this episode, I’m responding to a message I received from someone who said, “I just can’t seem to moderate, and I hate that about myself.”
Whew—if that hit you in the gut, this episode is for you.

Here’s what we dive into:
💭 Why the desire to moderate is often a sign of something deeper
🧠 How to reframe “acceptance” as a strength—not a failure
🌿 Why letting go of moderation might be the thing that actually sets you free
🖤 The grief that can come with this shift—and how to move through it
📝 Reflection questions to help you process and grow

If you’re still clinging to the fantasy of being able to “figure it out,” I want you to know this:
You’re not broken. You’re just ready to be free.

 

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