How I Quit Drinking at 60 (After Years of Trying & Failing) - The SavvyCast | Lyssna här

For years, I tried to quit drinking. I'd give it up for my church's 21 Days of Prayer or for "Sober October," and I'd always find myself right back where I started. As this episode comes out, I'm one week shy of a full year without a single drink!

Now, I'm sharing how I quit drinking at 60, including the birthday party that became my turning point.

I'm also opening up about the prayers (mine and Zane's) that I believe led to the Lord taking away my desire to drink, how I've handled weddings, parties, and trips without alcohol, and everything that's changed since: my sleep, my skin, my energy, and my marriage.

This is just my story of how God has been working in my life this past year. And if you've ever felt like you've tried everything and you'll never be able to stop, I pray this gives you a little hope.

WHAT TO EXPECT IN THIS EPISODE:

How I was introduced to alcohol at a young age, and the 15 to 20 years I didn't drink at all
The weekend getaway that reintroduced me to alcohol, and how my five o'clock drink turned into a nightly habit
How not being able to finish 21 Days of Prayer or "Sober October" made me realize alcohol had more control over me than I wanted to admit
What happened the night of my 60th birthday surprise party, and why I'm actually grateful for it
The daily prayer Zane's coach challenged him to pray for me, and how my craving to drink miraculously never came back
How I quit drinking at 60 and still enjoy weddings, parties, and big events (plus the non-alcoholic drinks I order now)
What's changed after almost a year: my sleep, my skin, my energy, my conversations, and our marriage
Why I don't put a label on myself, and why I'll always offer both alcohol and non-alcoholic options when I host

LINKS & RESOURCES

Prima Pavé Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Rosé - My favorite non-alcoholic wine!
Prima Pavé Non-Alcoholic Sparkling White Wine
Blackberry Farm in Walland, TN

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