1400 Days Sober & Graduated 🎓
Yesterday, I’m graduated college… and I did it sober.
Almost four years ago, this version of my life felt impossible. I struggled in ways that made finishing school and believing in myself feel completely out of reach. But 1400 days ago, I chose to fight for my life and the future I dreamed about as a little girl.
My overall GPA isn’t where I wish it was because addiction took a lot from me academically in the beginning as I went from getting F’s and W’s. But, since getting sober, I earned a 3.9 GPA, and that turnaround alone means everything to me. Now, I’m continuing my education and pursuing my Master’s degree at a dream university, something I never thought would be possible for me years ago.
This degree represents every hard day I didn’t give up, every time I had to rebuild, and every moment I kept going when it felt easier not to. Sobriety gave me the strength to finally show up for myself.
If things feel impossible right now, they’re not. Change is slow and messy, but it’s real.
I’m proud of how far I’ve come, and I hope this gives some hope to anyone in recovery who may be struggling or questioning their abilities. Sobriety gave me the chance to rebuild my life, and things that once felt impossible are slowly becoming possible again 🤍