Dear Readers,Today is a day I mark with gratitude.Thank you family. You are always there for me. I can cry, moan and you still love me. By accepting who I am, the good and the not so good, you are teaching me the deeper meaning of love. Thank you friends. You are my funny ones. You make me … Continue reading To 90 Days With Love
Short and Sweet
Dear Readers,My Loved One and I went for our walk tonight, in the park by our house, hoping to hear some owls. While we are walking and talking about our day, he stops and says, "Hear that?" It took me several times, but then I heard it. Coyote barking. Now some people remember their baby's first … Continue reading Short and Sweet
Acceptance
Dear Readers,I am on a roll here, using complete sentences again. I did find it easier to read my own post. As I struggle to learn how to hear with my implant devices, I find I am fighting against the devices and myself. I waver between being frustrated and angry, and acceptance. My implant processors (what I wear on my head) … Continue reading Acceptance
Party Time!
Dear Readers,I am going to write in actual sentences today! (HA) It's easier to say what I want in a regular paragraph or two, and I feel lazy today. Got my pj's on, sitting around with my Loved One. Had pumpkin pie for breakfast and of course, drinking my favorite beverage, coffee!I am going to be sober through this holiday season, for the … Continue reading Party Time!
Thanksgiving Everyday
Dear Readers,How much is enough?Do I have enough food and clean water?A warm, safe place to live?Do I have the loveOf family and friends?Do I have enough to wear?(Well, BESIDES shoes and boots!)Electronic toys?Furniture?Do I have enough money?A way to get around?Hot water?Enough support?It is important for meTo come from a placeOf all that I have,A … Continue reading Thanksgiving Everyday
Self Care
Dear Readers,People always say,"Take care of yourself".I know I need to,Exercise,Eat Right,Get enough sleep.But what else?To go deeper into self care means,Being creative,Using my talents,Prayer,Mediation.These are the thingsI forgot all about,When I was workingToo hard.Self care is vital toStaying sober.If I am neglecting My spirit,Drinking becomes The only way I try to take care.By taking the timeTo take … Continue reading Self Care
Feel The Fear, But Do It Anyway!!
Dear Reader,I saw this someplace,A book,A post,And how true it isFor me.I am so much strongerThan I think!Everyone elseCan see my strength.It is time for me to see it.The funny thing is,I do the scary things,Just yelling and screamingThe whole time!LOLMakes me feel better.(My Loved One has to suffer, however!)When I first tried to get sober,It was … Continue reading Feel The Fear, But Do It Anyway!!
80 Days
Dear Readers,I am 80 days today!Only 20 more days to reach100 days with the help of Belle's 100 Day Challenge!(Don't worry, I am not stopping at 100 days!!)Yay for me!I'm celebrating with ICE CREAM!
Old Hangout
Dear Readers,Tonight I went to dinner,With my Loved One,At one of my old favorite,Drinking hangouts.Felt only a little tiny bit Anxious at first.But quickly moved on.A bartender who remembered meCame over and hugged me.Asked if I I wanted someWine.LOLI said, no,I was good.And so,We ate really good food.My Loved One even got himself,A burger.He doesn't get … Continue reading Old Hangout
The Store Said WINE!
Dear Readers,I never knowWhen or where A craving, Wolfie, (Thank you Belle)My Evil Little Liar Voice,Might show up.Had a great dayYesterday,Meeting a friend for coffee,Getting treatsFor special people,When I saw it.A store sign,A big one,In red letters,WINE.And there you have it.An urge..Wouldn't it be nice?NO. I had to do the yelling in the car trick.Yes, it works!Luckily, my ELLVSlunk away.But here's … Continue reading The Store Said WINE!
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