I am a retired teacher who quit drinking and found happiness! After going deaf, I now have two cochlear implants!
Dear Readers, Just a quick update on my word of the year, "challenge". It's only been six days, but writing this helps me keep accountable. I have just started a good book on changing habits, and so far it's been one of the best ones I've read. It's called Atomic Habits, by James Clear. One … Continue reading Widening My World
Our Evening Walk..MinneapolisDear Readers,I am slowly understanding the effects that drinking had on my life.It kept me from participating in a full life.It kept me trapped in my child-self, the one that wants what she wants right now.It kept me trapped by keeping me inside, in the dark bars.It kept me away from being close to … Continue reading The Life I am Making
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
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