10 years ago I was in a very dark place. And alcohol was something that helped me cope. At some point, I found myself in a situation when my breakfast, my lunch, and my dinner were one single flood whiskey. For more than a year.

As you might guess, it was a challenge to change the way I had been living my life. But I managed to do it. Then another thing happened.

I stopped talking about this part of my life. I didn't want to share. Because I thought this dark time should be forgotten. I was stigmatizing myself because of that past. But then I understood smth.

Actually, this is me also. This was me. And it's ok. And I should value my life and the experience I had. Because for fuck's sake it was real for me.

After that, I made peace with this part of my life. I finally understood that life is more about a journey, not a destination. And I still enjoy a little of my favorite beverages on occasion. Bc I love myself, and I truly enjoy some good whiskey.

So back to the photo.

This photo represents this journey: of acceptance, of making peace, and discovering the value of a journey itself.

Now you know the story.

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