Now 50, Sarah has opened the door to a thrilling new era of her life. This journey paves over every hope and dream she once harbored herself. Following a decade marked by immense tragedies, she hurtled toward the breakup of her marriage and succumbed to disordered eating. Now, she’s come out of that cocoon more powerful, self-conscious, and litigious than ever. She now owns her own business teaching mocktail workshops. This business displays her individual journey and motivates others who are dealing with the same challenges.
Sarah’s past decade was tumultuous. She dealt with all of the emotional repercussions of her marriage falling apart. To manage it, she sunk herself into 12-hour workdays and nights in the world of politics. The stress of this challenging profession didn’t leave much space for personal happiness and played a role in a life that had become riddled with everyday alcohol use. Each of those choices took a toll on her health and wellness. Unintentionally, those actions led her to develop disordered eating patterns, which created more chaos in her life.
As she plans for the cusp of her fifties, Sarah’s world is dramatically changed. To care for and protect her two kids—a 22-year-old daughter and a 16-year-old son—who’ve grown to be central to her awakening selfhood. Historically their relationship has been very strained. Now, Sarah’s dedication to recovery and her ongoing personal development have turned her into the type of person they really like being around. She fought her demons and came out a champion. Today, she’s her own best advocate and best friend, motivating and inspiring her three children on a daily basis.
Over the past four years, Sarah has worked hard to maintain her recovery. She recently started going to support groups which offer her the tools and a community she needs to help deal with the trauma of her past. This journey has not only built resilience but brought purpose to her life as well. Sarah takes her 50th birthday as an opportunity to celebrate. It’s a monumental step that underscores the challenges she’s faced and the barriers she’s broken and provides her an opportunity to redefine herself.
As she began pursuing this new direction, Sarah was determined to grow personally and professionally. She joined a girls and women’s entrepreneurship mentoring program and took classes, honing the skills needed for her success. Most importantly, now she is prepared to operate her own business! These immersive educational experiences provided the fire and determination for her evolution from employee to entrepreneur. Those experiences guided her to start her thriving mocktail workshop business. This new adventure allows her to live out her love for advocacy and promoting a healthy lifestyle. It’s helped her develop a deeper understanding of her own challenges, and it’s connected her with other young people experiencing similar issues.
The workshops emphasize the creation of delicious, flavorful non-alcoholic drinks while encouraging mindful consumption. This is a practice Sarah found during her own exploration of healthier drinking habits. Participants come away learning not just how to make great drinks, but having participated in creative conversations about personal development and recovery. Sarah’s goal is always an environment where young people feel safe and comfortable. Here, people can learn about their relationship with alcohol while having a good time without it.
Sarah’s transformation has not gone unnoticed. Friends and family members have told her how brave they think she is for facing her past and creating a new future. Her story resonates with many who struggle with their own challenges, making her workshops a source of inspiration for those seeking change.
