Yesterday marked 14 years of sobriety.

Fourteen years ago, I made one of the hardest decisions of my life. At the time, I thought I was giving something up. Looking back, I realize I was gaining everything.

In this deeply personal episode of The This With Krish Show, I share what alcoholism taught me, what sobriety gave me, and the lessons I've learned over the last 14 years. We talk about family, faith, sports, culture, temptation, recovery, and the reality that addiction never completely leaves your life.

As an Indian-American, I also discuss the unique social pressures around alcohol that many people experience but rarely talk about openly. While my own parents never drank, alcohol was often glamorized in social settings, celebrated at gatherings, and treated almost like a badge of honor. Early in my recovery, I remember peop ...