A year ago a Facebook friend announced she was an alcoholic and was starting her sobriety journey. I was in awe she was brave enough to share it so publicly. As I made cuts on Facebook to the bare minimum friends & family she continued to make the cut because I wanted to see her …
One day at a time, always
Sometimes one second at a time. When I first (tried and did) quit drinking I had to pass (or even sit outside of my local alcohol sellers) and tell myself no! NO! NOOOOOOOOOOO! Throughout 2018 and 2019 I would go and buy the little pre-packaged shots in hopes that I could regulate and stay in …
How did I get here?? 115 Days!
As you read yesterday, I hit a rock bottom. A rock bottom that I didn't expect to be my rock bottom.... But nothing else worked!? I wasn't deterred by embarrassment, risky decisions, sickness.... None of it. I was scared by my husband's actions that night. I was scared of how many nights I didn't remember …
220 Days Since You have Heard From Me…
My last post was 220 days ago... August 30th. What have I done in 220 days? Struggled for a bit at the end of the summer. Struggled for a bit in Fall. Been sober for 114 days. Was told, again, "I want a divorce." Was told, "I'm leaving in the summer." ... Was also told …
Saving Mr. Banks
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2140373/ I had to look up when this movie came out. 2013. I'm not sure the first time I watched this movie, but I love Mary Poppins so it had to be fairly shortly after the movie came out. I remember I watched it by myself the first time (possibly every time)... drinking... and bawled …
I've turned 30. 