When I first quit drinking, people would tell me "You don't have a problem". When I wanted to quit corporate, people said "...but it's so safe". When I wanted to buy a house, they said "...but you don't have a partner". This was the constant in every risk I wanted to take in life and in every goal I went after.
Even today, I still have to overcome the doubters. People are scared everytime I tell them I'm doing something new. I've always believed I was meant to have many different experiences in this life and I want a taste of everything. I just accept that those are THEIR feelings and I choose to surround myself with people who will "Yes, You CAN do it!" and I will help you.
I choose to surround myself with people who will "Yes, You CAN do it!" and I will help you.
As an example, when I quit drinking at the age of 29, I knew zero people who didn't drink at the time. There was something inside me that told me I had to do it. I also had to create an entire new group of friends. When I left the corporate world, I told those people who didn't want me to take the risk, "I do what I want." One person even said: "We all hate our jobs, no one actually quits." to which I replied: "I do".
I've always been one who did what others didn't do and I've overcome some major obstacles in my life. Some that were dangerous such as surviving a DUI. Others that were not the norm like: running a marathon, buying a house without a partner, traveling solo for decades. This became my path to walk: being different and not the norm but also finding my tribe and helping others who want to walk that path too.
One of my best creations is a solution for those who want to enjoy life alcohol-free and seek entertainment and adventure with others who participate in sober travel. I've created an alcohol-free, travel community. Because this is the community I need and I know other's need it as well.
Thank you for the story! Cannot wait to connect with other women here.