Today I'm sharing my journey with alcohol and what drove me to actually quit. Sharing this ahead of 'dry July' in the hope that those of you who are dealing with similar drink issues will feel encouraged. Check out my sponsor https://betterhelp.com/murphy for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp, you'll get matched with a therapist who will listen and will help you! As mentioned in the video (topics worth covering in therapy)... TRANSACTIONAL ANALYSIS info (quick read) https://www.simplypsychology.org/transactional-analysis-eric-berne.html Also: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ie/blog/loving-through-your-differences/201912/who-is-the-me-in-argument SHADOW WORK intro / info: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ie/blog/reflections-neurodiverse-therapist/202109/the-beauty-and-brilliance-shadow-work After this video you might want to check out: - six months sober update (& the pros and cons of quitting alcohol) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIbp8z-I32Y - 15 months sober update (& tips to cut back on alcohol or to quit drinking entirely!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysHsyJxEQu4 - alcohol-free update: my THIRD sober Christmas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuBnNp7wsuo ► Join me on INSTAGRAM where I update often between YouTube videos: https://instagram.com/melaniiemurphy/?hl=en