Rediscovering Life: How Sobriety Revives Your Senses
I felt like nothing before I got sober. So, of course, I wasn't looking at the fucking trees. And I remember around the six-year mark, a new flood of tears and everything came because it was like this could be permanent.
Ever wondered what it feels like to truly experience the world around you after years of numbing your senses with alcohol? In this episode of 'Sober Gratitudes', Sarah Elizabeth and her friend Mackenzie open up about their personal journeys of regaining their senses in sobriety. They talk about how alcohol dulled their perceptions and the incredible transformation they felt once they stopped drinking. It's not just about seeing, hearing, and feeling more vividly; it's about reconnecting with life itself.
Sarah and Mackenzie share moments of hypersensitivity and emotional upheaval, painting a raw and real picture of what it's like to wake up to the world again. They also discuss the vital role of community and gratitude in their recovery, offering a beacon of hope for anyone on a similar path. If you're curious about the emotional and sensory rebirth that comes with sobriety, this episode is a must-listen.