Finding Clarity: Sonia Cortรฉs on sobriety, Love, andโ a Renewed Life
Sonia Cortรฉs describes a โขpivotal moment in herโข life as “eye-opening,” occurring on December 29th when an inner prompting led her to a church. It was there, she says, that she realized the need for notable change. โข”I asked God for control and clarity,” Cortรฉs recalls, aโฃ request that directly led to her decision to embrace sobriety.
She speaks candidly about her past relationship with alcohol, acknowledging, “I drank a lot.My notes were public. Iโค was obvious with my excesses.” However, โCortรฉs approaches sobriety not as โขa rigid restriction, butโ as a daily commitment. “This is for 24 hours. Today I decided that I am not going to consume. Tomorrow we will โsee,”โ she explains, emphasizing the ongoing nature of the โprocess.
Now six months sober, Cortรฉs attributes this journey to โขa newfound sense of mental clarity, emotional stability, and a profound peace she โคdescribes as “deeper than any other time in my โขlife.”
Remarkably, the day โshe committed to sobriety also marked the begining of a new romantic relationship. Cortรฉs expresses disbelief and gratitude for the timing, feeling as though her life rapidly aligned. Her partner,โข she says, was drawn to her newfound clarity and genuine enjoyment of life without substances. “I was surprised by his clarity, his simple joy, his way of living withoutโ filters or substances,” her partner shared. The relationship is described as a safe haven, a space built on authentic connection.
“Making love sober, talking, laughing, watching a movieโฆ everything feelsโ more real,” Cortรฉs reflects. “There are โคno โnotes,there are no confusions. There isโฃ presence.”
Alongside her personalโฃ conversion, Cortรฉs remains dedicated to her career, currently thriving at Mega Circus alongside Father Orlando Lugo and Funky Joe. She notes the positive reception to the โpriest’s involvement, stating,โ “Starting โthe program with a blessing is something different. โAnd the people have received it with โaffection.”
Cortรฉs acknowledges the responsibility that comes with longevity in the โentertainment industry, remembering her pioneering role โขas one of the first women to host a late-night radio show featuring humor and open conversation. She continues to โprioritize authenticity as โคa cornerstone โคof her work.
Beyond radio, Cortรฉs has expanded her ventures into business, launchingโข perfumes, beauty products, drinks, and creative collaborations. She emphasizes that each project must align with herโ core values. “If I have to forceโค something, it โdoesn’t go with me.The cake is big. There is room for everyone,” she โsays, embodying a generous and inclusive view of success.
Ultimately, Cortรฉs attributes her current state to self-forgiveness. “I had to forgive myself first,” she states with maturity. “It’s never too late to make wise decisions. This is my rebirth.”
Today, she describes herself as in love, at peace, and grateful, choosing to focusโข on the present moment. “Happiness is not perfect,” she reflects. “But now I feel lapses of joy โthat surprise me. And that’s enough.”