In this episode of 420 Reasons Why I Quit Drinking Alcohol, I take you back to a wild summer in Ludington—where our garage turned into the hottest underground party spot in town. What started as a simple three-stall garage at our grandma’s house quickly transformed into a nightly destination: music, darts, a pool table, and enough booze to keep the party going until dawn.

Every night, we swore we wouldn’t do it again. But like clockwork, we’d leave the bar and head right back home to keep the night alive. It felt like freedom—but in truth, we were robbing ourselves of rest, clarity, and connection to who we really were.

Now, with a clearer mind, I realize we weren’t just throwing parties—we were running from ourselves. We thought we were “living life to the fullest,” but really, we were stealing time and energy from our future selves.

Reflection & Message:
Sometimes the biggest lie we tell ourselves is, “Just one more night.” But every night spent escaping was one less night truly lived. The garage parties might have been full of people and noise, but I look back now and see how empty they really were.

Ask yourself: Are you chasing fun—or avoiding something deeper? True freedom doesn’t come from late nights and hangovers—it comes from facing your truth and finding peace with it.