How & Why I Quit Smoking Weed After 10+ Years
Trigger warning: please listen with caution. This episode contains stories & experiences of addiction.
Today's episode is different from anything I've shared before. I felt called to share my raw, unfiltered story of quitting weed after more than 10 years and the biggest lessons I learned through this process—hoping to help even one person break free from the cloudy haze. I know how isolating it can feel—I searched high and low for other people's stories to reassure me that I wasn’t alone in this struggle. I wish more people talked about it because our stories are lifelines, connecting us on the deepest level.
I'm sharing this as an offering to serve others on their journey to feeling it all rather than numbing out. I believe our stories are lifelines that connect us to each other on the deepest level. And I'm all about sharing our truth & stories in the service to helping others.
My Liberation Story:
For over 10 years, I was running—running away from uncomfortable feelings, emotions, and sensations by using weed as my escape. Smoking weed was my way of staying in the "happier" emotions, convincing myself that if I was feeling down, sad, or overwhelmed, lighting up would make it all better. But one year ago, I made a life-changing decision: I quit smoking weed for good.
Little did I know that it would be one of the hardest things I would ever do.
For a decade, I had suppressed my emotions, and once I stopped using weed, everything I had been avoiding surfaced at once. My nervous system felt like frayed wires, raw and exposed, without the buffer weed provided to cope with the challenges of being human. But I was ready—ready to feel it all, to embrace the emotional rollercoaster and finally embody the practices I had been studying and implementing for years.
That first month without weed—last December—was the darkest period of my life. I faced deep-seated limiting beliefs, like "I'm happier when I smoke" or "I'm more fun when I'm high." Doubts crept in: "Can I really do this?" I even confronted darker thoughts that had never crossed my mind before.
But despite the intensity, I had the support I needed to push through. And now, looking back, I can say that quitting weed was one of the best decisions I ever made.
Living smoke-free has given me clarity, freedom, and a sense of self that I never knew was possible. It brings tears to my eyes when I reflect on my journey—the descent into darkness and the phoenix-like rise on the other side. I'm stronger, more connected to my emotions, and more in tune with my highs and lows. I no longer run from my feelings but trust them, knowing that even the challenging ones serve my highest good.
There is wisdom in our emotions if we allow them to flow, purify, and guide us toward soul alignment. That is the biggest lesson I took from this journey.
If you're in that smoky haze right now, know that there is a way out. The path forward is through feeling it all, and getting the support you need to carry you through. You have the power to break the cycle and step into a new, clear-headed life.
In Conclusion: Quitting weed after years of dependency is no easy feat, but it is possible. My journey was one of emotional highs and lows, but it led to profound transformation and healing. If you're considering quitting, or already on the path, know that you're not alone. With the right support and sustainable emotional practices, you can reclaim your clarity and step into a life of freedom. You have the power to do this—I believe in you.
Disclaimer: I'm not an addiction specialist, I am sharing my own story as an ode to being weed free for 1 year. And from my experience I know I searched high & low or other peoples stories to affirm I was not alone in the struggle to quit. I wish this was talked about more! May this episode be an example of what is possible for you too if you're looking to release a toxic coping mechanism.
If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse or mental health, this is your loving reminder that it is safe to ask for help. You don't have to do it alone.
You can call Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration Nat'l Helpline @ 1-800-662-HELP.
Or find an affordable online therapist that can support you through this at www.Betterhelp.com
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You have the power to break the cycle & pattern! I believe in you.
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Thank you for listening, I love you!
xo,
Melissa
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