Karen DeBonis tells Newsweek about the lessons she learned during 'damp January' in this original essay.
A cork popped. Friends messaged, texted, and emailed me to share their struggles when it came to forging or maintaining a healthy relationship with alcohol. Followers commented that they, too, had slipped. Others stayed the course, giving me only support with no judgment.
What did I learn from my dampened January? It's okay to stray from a goal and possible to recover from a setback. I wanted a drink and often felt I needed one with surprising intensity, but I learned that I can manage more stress and physical discomfort without alcohol than I thought. My focus on keeping my liver healthy gave me a wakeup call to my overall wellness. In recent years I have become increasingly sedentary due to painful arthritis in my knees. After I returned from my sister's, where I felt so depleted, I realized I wasn't getting any cardio exercise. So I searched YouTube and found a chair workout I enjoy. It reminded me how much even a small amount of exercise makes me feel healthier, which motivates me to take better care of myself.
I have learned that shared vulnerability connects us. Admitting my Dry January setback gave others permission to admit their struggles. I believe that admission is the first, necessary step in finding a solution.
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