I am a retired teacher who quit drinking and found happiness! After going deaf, I now have two cochlear implants!
Dear Readers,My dear hubby is letting me post a real photo of him.Here we are playing "Let's pretend we are young and this won't hurt your back!"I love to play!Maybe that's why I loved teaching kindergarten. The children always made me laugh, and they lived and learned by playing.Playing makes life easier. It even makes cleaning … Continue reading Feeling Playful on Day 299
Flowers on my DeckDear Readers,I have been having a hard time coming up with a blog post.I think it's partly because, it's summer and I AM HAVING FUN!!I have been focusing on meeting people for walks, coffee, yoga, golfing, or anything.I even pulled weeds from my garden today! SHOCK!My flowers on my deck are lovely, my … Continue reading Summer Fun on Day 294
Dear Readers,Several alcohol related laws have been passed in my state of Minnesota.The first is a law that allows breweries to sell "growlers" (64 oz.) of beer on Sundays. This law also lets restaurants sell drinks at 8 am. The full article from the Star Tribune is here. There are no liquor store sales in this state … Continue reading Drinking in Minnesota
Dear Readers,My husband has been home on vacation for a week. We have had some fun and did some work around the house.Here's the best. Although we had some minor disagreements, we got along the whole week.No big arguments and no picking on each other (much).This makes me happy.Because I don't want to live my life as a "wish … Continue reading Vibrant on Day 282
Dear Readers,I went to one of my favorite AA meetings yesterday.It was one of the first ones I went to after I finally decided I needed to stop drinking.Although I have far from perfect attendance, I know many of the people.When the leader asked if someone had some sober time they'd like to celebrate, I raised my … Continue reading A Place to Belong
Dear Readers,Stopping drinking was one of the scariest things I have done. I had so many fears. I didn't ever think I'd have fun again, see friends, celebrate anything.I just couldn't see beyond these fears.But, because I couldn't see any other choice except to stop, I plowed ahead, scared and all.I did everything possible to help myself in recovery; … Continue reading Facing Fears
A thousand moments I had just taken for granted –Mostly because I had assumed that there would be a thousand more. - Morgan MatsonDear Readers,I saw this message posted on FaceBook today, and I was moved.It isn't new, but I think I was ready to hear it.I have just this life to make a difference, one … Continue reading 9 Months and Walking Strong
Dear Readers,I still struggle on days. Not with drinking, but with thoughts of worthlessness, low energy and low mood, and feelings of loneliness. I still struggle with accepting who I am, and who I am not.My therapist wants me to continue to work on being kind and compassionate to myself when I am physically and emotionally low.I am re-reading the … Continue reading How Deeply Can I Love
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