Four years into sobriety doesn’t feel drastically different from three—there’s no lightning bolt of realization, no cinematic turning point. But what does begin to settle in is a quiet and persistent gratitude for continued, sustained sobriety. The number isn’t everything, but it does represent consistency, commitment, and healing. This past year has been all about letting go to make space for growth. Life has a remarkable way of guiding people exactly where they’re meant to be—when they’re willing to stop gripping the wheel with white-knuckled control. Holding onto negativity, whether it’s through toxic relationships, old resentments, or fear-based thinking, only serves to weigh down the spirit. This was the first…