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For years, I thought alcohol was giving me an advantage—helping me unwind, cope, and fit in.

But when I finally looked at the evidence in my journal, I realized it wasn't a tool. It was a mask.

I wasn't drinking to have fun. I was drinking to tolerate a life that didn't quite fit.

When I stopped negotiating with alcohol, I didn't magically get rich. I got something better. I got myself back.

Walking Sober isn't about "fixing" you. You aren't broken. It’s about finding out who you actually are when you stop performing.

That is what we do at Walking Sober.

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    Hi, My Name is Terry Grier

    Growing up in South Louisiana, I learned one lesson early: Alcohol isn't just a drink; it's the culture. Laissez-faire was the law of the land. Let the good times roll. I was good at it. I was the guy you wanted at your party. I was social, successful, and always ready for the next round.

    But somewhere around 45, the math stopped working.

    I told myself I was a "social drinker," but the truth was, I was performing. I projected that easy-going attitude, but inside, I was negotiating. Do I drink too much? Why am I gaining weight? Why am I so tired?

    I wanted to stop, but I was paralyzed by a specific kind of fear—the fear of the High-Functioning Professional. I wasn't afraid of withdrawal; I was afraid of reputation.

    • What will my clients think?

    • Will my friends stop inviting me?

    • Will I have to admit I have a "problem"?

    I didn't hit a dramatic rock bottom. There were no flashing lights behind my car. I just hit a wall. I realized I was tolerating a life that didn't fit anymore. And I knew that if I didn't change the trajectory, the trajectory was going to change me.