That is, indeed, a beer in my hand. It might appear that I'm having a great time, looking serene, casually enjoying a cold brew. But the truth is, I was completely fixated on it being almost finished and the fact that I had nowhere to get another one anytime soon. 

I finally got so fed up with how alcohol was controlling my thoughts and behaviours, and how unproductive I had become, that I committed to myself to make a change. I didn't think I had a problem with alcohol so I didn't think it would be hard. 

In truth, it wasn't easy. And it wasn't a linear journey. It was a path of discovery, an adventure that still is. I'm not saying working with me will make your path less windy, but I can say that the twists and turns are where the magic happens. My job is to be a witness to your magic.