I am going to be someone. I am going to live a life as a functioning, recovering human being. I will laugh when something is funny and cry when I feel sad. I will love and I will lose. I WILL BE LOVED. Read More →
Today, I celebrate seven years of sobriety. But there was a time I couldn’t imagine life without alcohol. And I was right. I couldn’t imagine a life without alcohol because a life without alcohol is better than anyone could imagine. Ok, that last line was pretty full of cheese. ButRead More →
Getting sober changes your life in so many ways. You don’t realize how pervasive alcohol is until you give it up! A very real concern is how to interact with your drinking friends in social settings. They still want to order beers at the ball game, wine at dinner andRead More →
When I got sober, I had no idea how to process and understand my feelings. I had no clear defined goals. I could not identify my wants or needs. I had no voice. While I was in active addiction, I became so skilled at becoming a chameleon. Since I hadRead More →
I have one rule for my sobriety. I don’t pick up, no matter what. I figure if I follow that rule, I’ll be alright. Everything else is a suggestion. There are many recommendations I observe — I pick up the phone when I don’t want to, make gratitude lists, andRead More →