This piece started me on my sober journey. In October 2022 I decided I was done spending my time and my energy on alcohol. I hadn’t made anything substantial since 2018. That’s how long alcohol had totally taken over my life.
I knew if I submersed myself into a large project I would be distracted from all the noise I was hearing in my head.
I found myself in marathon sessions sewing, the dopamine rush I felt was so much better than drinking ever was. At one point I realized it looked like a snowflake. I’m not sure exactly what to make of that but it must have some subconscious significance.
I sleep with this piece now. It reminds me of how far I’ve come.
