Dear Readers,Last Saturday, in the middle of my yoga class, I had an intense craving.I haven't had one of these for a long while, so it surprised me.I couldn't dismiss it right away, it kept popping up during yoga!It very specific, tied to a cute wine bar in a trendy shopping area, where I used to … Continue reading A Strong Craving
No Longer Hostage
On Our Walk...The Beauty that Fills my SpiritDear Readers,Alcohol was bankrupting me emotionally, spiritually, and physically.It was holding me hostage, and slowly strangling me.My goodness was being eroded, my growth stopped.It was not the solution to the problems I thought it would be.It did not give me courage, in fact, it made me more fearful.It did not make me brave, … Continue reading No Longer Hostage
Obstacles
Dear Readers,I just am so thankful for this on-line healing community.Thank you for your support. I know if I post something here, I have a world of people holding my hand.I truly love all of you for sharing your strength with me.My depression has lifted, and although I am still sick, I feel un-stuck and ready to go!I am so … Continue reading Obstacles
Guest Post By Mr. Un-Tipsy
This is a post about thanks. I want to thank everyone who has reached out to Un-Tipsy Teacher over the past few years to offer help, prayers, suggestions or just warm heartfelt wishes. All of these acts let her know that she is not in this alone.Dancing The Night Away! (Well until 10:30!)Un-Tipsy Teacher began … Continue reading Guest Post By Mr. Un-Tipsy
Depression
Dear Readers,I am at my favorite coffee shop, where seem to be able to write the best.My home is too comfortable, and I can distract myself too easily.I have suffered from depression for many years.I take anti-depressants, use a happy light, exercise and do all of the things that are supposed to help.I am also suffering from a … Continue reading Depression
Unconditional Love
Dear Readers,Life has been busy lately, and that is all good.Mr. UT and I both have colds, which stinks, but we carry on as best we can.I have been having bouts of depression, and I will write about that in another post.I was thinking of a young man in my AA group yesterday, who had … Continue reading Unconditional Love
Protecting My Sobriety
Dearest Readers,For the Beauty of The EarthMr. UT and I went for a walk when we FINALLY had a sunny day!We really love, hiking, holding hands, talking about anything and everything, and connecting.It really is the best way we listen to each other.(Well, we can't escape each other when we are out, so if we fight it's … Continue reading Protecting My Sobriety
This is the Face of Recovery
Much Love Here!Dear Readers,I am one of the many faces of recovery.The photo of Mr. UT and me shows the feeling I have of being sober.People can and do recover.I am no longer ashamed of myself and my drinking. I am very happy I quit, because if I had continued I know the consequences would have gotten worse.Lately I have … Continue reading This is the Face of Recovery
Being Ready
Our Christmas Photo!Dear Readers,I was thinking about why I was able to stop drinking.I think it all comes down to being ready because I didn't want the pain that drinking brought me.All the tools in the world didn't help until then. I had tried to stop before, but I wasn't really ready.I had to want to stop.The pain of … Continue reading Being Ready
‘Tis the Season
Before....Dear Readers,Mr. UT and I bought and put up our Christmas tree this past weekend, and I must say, it brings me a lot of joy.One year, a long time ago, I just didn't feel like putting up a tree, as there are times no one sees it except us.I never did that again.This tree … Continue reading ‘Tis the Season
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