I had my last drink on December 25, 2022. The fact that this is newsworthy is part of what makes this post vulnerable. And, the fact that I'm publishing this post eight days later is what lands it in the "my most vulnerable post to date" category.Today, I shared a post on Instagram and Facebook and also a reel about it. Given the response I've received, I decided to write this post.

I’ve known since I survived my final suicide attempt that I had a story to share (era 1). My discovery of Krishnamurti’s teachings and how that led me to give up nearly everything to pursue a life of purpose solidified this awareness (era 2). After working with a mentor for seven years and transforming my life with her wisdom (era 3) followed by the deep personal growth I experienced in era 4...