MICHELLE NTALAMI OPENS UP ABOUT SOBRIETY

Marini founder Michelle Ntalami, has opened up about her sobriety. In a social media post, Michelle said that quitting alcohol was the best thing she has done. 

“30 days without alcohol. Many roads have led me to this place. I could not have done it without God, and I am so grateful to Him for bringing me here. A beautiful story for another day. I contemplated stopping alcohol for a while. To be clear, there was never any struggle or addiction to begin with. 

I simply felt that it wasn’t serving me anymore. For one, the places, spaces and people I’d take it with would most times leave me feeling more empty and drained, than happy and fulfilled, especially and ironically, during the tough times of my life. I needed to make space for better things,” Michelle wrote. 

Ntalami also said she got tired of being hurt by drunk people, “Secondly, I was always the type to ‘handle my liquor.’ But just because you do, doesn’t mean others will. And if you’re like me, you get tired (and hurt) of all the drama or things people said and did to you when they were on alcohol.

What has changed for the better since then? Clarity of mind, better holistic health, better sleep, waking up fresh on weekends, more money saved, more energy, clearer skin, fuller hair, a drama-free life, more meaningful connections and conversations and above all, peace of mind, body and soul.”

She encouraged her fans to talk about dropping bad habits, “We talk and flaunt the good habits we pick up. But let’s also be honest enough to share about dropping the habits that are not serving us. There’s folks out there who need that message and encouragement to do the same. For anyone who’s taken the step to choose better for themselves in any way, or even thinking of doing so, I am proud of you.

They say it takes 21 days to form a habit. I am loving this new habit, and I intend to keep it this way forever, so help me God. In the meantime, I am enjoying all the ‘looking younger and glowing skin’ compliments I’ve been getting. Cheers to sobriety. No pun.”