Chebet Ronoh publicly announced that she has been alcohol-free for “5 months, 4 days,” marking a significant milestone on her sobriety journey.
What began as casual drinking gradually morphed into a destructive pattern. In earlier interviews, Ronoh revealed that alcohol turned into a coping mechanism rather than a source of enjoyment. It became a way to numb emotional pain, insecurity, and self-doubt, especially during turbulent periods in her personal life.
As she reflected publicly: “Alcohol was a real creeping monster in my life. It started like every other young person who wanted to have fun, but it turned into a coping mechanism.” The effects, she said, were sweeping: alcohol began to affect her mental health, relationships, finances, self-esteem — and even her vision for the future.
For Ronoh, the wake-up call came when the physical consequences of alcohol abuse became undeniable. She shared that her body began to deteriorate: issues with her liver, her eyes, and other health red flags made her realize the severity of her addiction.
Faced with that stark reality, Ronoh understood that sobriety was not a choice — but a necessity if she wanted to salvage her health, self-worth, and future.
Her decision to quit alcohol was deeply personal, but she also made it public. In mid-2023, Ronoh launched a sobriety-challenge series on her social media. By July of that year, she had already been sober for 19 days and publicly committed to a 90-day sobriety goal — with hopes to stay sober for many more years.
She explained that sobriety was about rediscovering herself, enjoying life while fully present, and creating memories that she could remember. “I had to realise that my energy is enough as it is, and I don’t need to be drunk to enjoy life or have fun,” she said during a podcast appearance.
Fast forward to December 2025 — Ronoh describes the sober version of herself as “so chill, so cool, and I never have issues.” In contrast, she painted a vivid picture of the person she was under alcohol’s influence: confrontational, emotional, aggressive, and often engulfed by regret.
She recalled a particularly troubling incident — a physical fight after drinking — which she says crystallised her decision to quit. Despite assuming her height and size would give an advantage, she was overpowered. The experience forced her to accept that alcohol was not just messing with her judgement — it was threatening her safety.
Sobriety, she says, has come with benefits beyond physical health. She is slowly rebuilding self-esteem, dealing with past trauma, and striving to make choices rooted in clarity rather than escape. In earlier reflections, she admitted to battling self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and the urge for external validation. But sobriety has helped her confront those issues head-on.
Now sober for over five months, Ronoh seems committed not only to maintaining sobriety, but also to redefining her path. She has spoken about wanting to build a life based on confidence, self-love, and intention — free from external validation.