Dear Readers,In my quest to have long-term sobriety,I've heard people tell me, (I used to say this myself),"Oh, life can't be fun without drinking!What will you do when EVERYONE is drinking.You'll be boring."What a big, fat lie.For me,life has become better and way more fun!Even I can't believe it!I am waking up with energy.I am getting to … Continue reading Yes, Life is Still Fun!I →

Dear Readers,It's day 26.Again.But somehow it feels solid this time.I am doing Belle's (Tired of Thinking of Drinking) 100 Day Challenge! I am also going to AA meetings, and Women for Sobriety on-line.I am doing ANYTHING and EVERYTHING I can to help myself stay sober.Why?Because I love the feeling of being free.I am free from the … Continue reading Day 26 →

Dear Readers,I am a retired elementary school teacher.It is my hope to help other people by sharing my ups and downs with drinking.I started my drinking life being a social drinker.So I thought.I always had a few too many when I went to parties and weddings, but so did everyone else. I started my wonderful teaching career. … Continue reading My Tipsy Beginning →