How I used alcohol to run away from myself | From self-hate to self-love

Hi all! In this video, I open up about a deep struggle that has had a significant impact on the trajectory of my life. I share my story of how I used to abuse alcohol to cover up and mask a part of myself that I once hated. I talk about the self-hatred I felt at a young age, which eventually led me to fall into the trap of numbing myself with alcohol to soothe all the negativity within me. It became a cycle that lasted for many years, where I would find any excuse to drink and party, drinking to the point of blacking out and not remembering anything, only to hate myself afterward for losing control.
This period of my life was incredibly painful and challenging, but I eventually made the conscious decision to change. It was extremely difficult because I had to confront the side of me that I had been neglecting and hiding for so long. I had used alcohol to suppress so much emotional baggage that I didn’t want to face. It took two years of conscious effort to build the strength within myself to address that part of me that I had been so scared to confront. Although the process was extremely painful, I am thankful for the lesson alcohol taught me-to embrace who I truly am and to love every part of myself.
Today, I’m happy to say that I no longer need alcohol to feel good, and I can give myself the love and care that I had deprived myself of for so long.
My intention with this video is to help anyone who may be going through something similar because it's not easy to ask for help or become aware of the deeper root of a vicious cycle. Please know you’re not alone, and there’s hope to come out on the other side. You just need to trust yourself! I love you all 🤍
💫 If you need somebody to talk to, you can reach me on my Instagram 😊
/ sarahizuni

[@Vxruxxss]

I can relate to this so much. I used men, alcohol,weed,fake friendships to avoid the part of me I hated. I humiliated myself so much unfortunately I hurt others as well but now I'm much better. It's been 3 long hard years. Having a relationship with God, being sober, spending time with family, giving to others has healed me in ways I couldn't have imagined.

[@sundaydawn3377]

Oh honey, this was so brave and selfless and such a testament to all the work you've done on yourself ❤ that you would share this to help other young people is so beautiful 🙌 and this was perfectly said 😊 sending you a big hug 🥰 just subscribed for tye journey

[@katrinasnow7548]

I know too many that struggle with this, thankyou for sharing what you went through, I understand its extremely hard, you are really strong and should give yourself alot of grace, God bless you always!

[@Hannah_BananaXO]

Keep going, Babe! 👑💗✨

[@sarahizuni]

Thank you! 🙏 🥰

[@bynzuniga]

Sarahí, eres un ejemplo de cómo crecer ante el dolor . Eso demuestra el gran ser humano que eres 🙏

[@sarahizuni]

Gracias!☺🙏

[@Hannah_BananaXO]

You’re a BRAVE Queen!

[@sarahizuni]

😇💗

[@Daisy-wc3us]

Your story resonates with me and thank you for sharing it. This is the first video I have seen with raw emotions about the way alcohol affects someone. I've been sober for 5 years so far and it is much more freeing and far better than what alcohol has ever done for me. I learned to accept myself as I am. Your video will definitely help a lot of people, because of your video someone will probably decide to start their sobriety. ❤

[@sarahizuni]

Thank you for your comment, I truly hope it reaches the right people! 🥰

[@GunleenDeol]

Sarahi, it is so incredibly courageous of you to be so vulnerable in sharing your emotional journey with overcoming alcohol to find your true self! Kudos to you for being real and authentic. I'm sure you are giving a voice to so many people who have had similar experiences or may currently be struggling.

[@sarahizuni]

Thank you Gunleen for your kind words🥰❤️

[@aguirre_roman]

This is genuinely encouraging. I love your sincerity and openness to expressing your feelings and experiences to the public. Now I know why we met. I wish you continued success in your spiritual journey and that you will soon become one with your true inner nature.

[@sarahizuni]

Thank you for the support!🙏💗

[@sophiaoh7329]

I’m so proud of you for sharing this Sarahi! I hope you continue on this journey knowing that you are loved and cared for by many💖

[@sarahizuni]

Thank you Sophia, so much love!❤️🥰

[@saronsheeraji784]

So excited for this new journey ❤

[@sarahizuni]

Thanks Saron!💗🌟

[@nancyruizperez6746]

Very Brave Sarahi to share this personal story!

[@sarahizuni]

Thank you!💗

[@ggsznn2302]

facts

[@faroukr]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@sofiazuniga8757]

💞💞💞

[@sarahizuni]

💗💗

[@lobsterkitty7]

Thank you for this video, it has given me lots to reflect on 🤍

[@Nancy-t9o]

Thank you for sharing!! I’m sure many will be able to relate 🫶🏼

[@sarahizuni]

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