Read anonymous stories from people sharing the moment they knew they wanted a change. If you are here today, your story can give strength to someone else.
"I was sitting in my car after work, and I realized I wasn't going home. I was just waiting until the LCBO opened. I didn't even want to drink, but the habit was so strong. That was the moment I knew the habit was in control, not me. That was my Day 1."
"My daughter drew a picture of our family, and she drew me with a wine glass in my hand. She didn't mean anything by it, but it broke my heart. I didn't want that to be how she saw me. I decided that evening to find a new way."
"I woke up and couldn't remember the end of the night before. Again. The fear and shame in that moment were overwhelming. I was so tired of my own excuses. I called a helpline that morning, just to talk to someone. That call was my Day 1."
"For me, it wasn't a rock bottom. It was just a slow fade. I was less present, less energetic, less... me. I realized I was using alcohol to numb the boredom and the stress, and I was numbing all the good stuff, too. I decided I wanted to feel everything again, even the hard parts."