I am a retired teacher who quit drinking and found happiness! After going deaf, I now have two cochlear implants!
Dear Readers,I told my Loved One that I wish I could be funny on my blog. I said, "My posts are so boring."He said, "Your posts are very thoughtful."Wow.I am SO glad I married him!I keep looking at ways I can enjoy what I have, rather than lament about all I have not.I keep looking at ways I … Continue reading Small Treasures On Day 406
Dear Readers,Last week, we went to a play, a parody of the all the Housewives shows, which I love.I was super excited to go and laugh!We got there early and decided to go to a new restaurant and have a drink before going in. We ordered our AF drinks and had so much fun just talking.Then … Continue reading The Smiles are Real
Dear Readers,Today I have been sober for 11 months.I went to my AA meeting today, and once again I was moved by the strong people and their stories.One woman shared how July is a hard month emotionally for her, because that was when her daughter was shot in the face when she was seven years old. Her daughter lost … Continue reading 11 Months
Dear Readers,I am good.I am sober and blessed with good people and things in my life.I don't have to worry about going hungry, or having a place to live, having clean water, or war.The only thing I have to worry about are my own thoughts and feelings, not only about not drinking, but life in … Continue reading There Isn’t a Quick Fix
Dear Readers,Here is a WONDERFUL post for 4th of July from UnPickled!Called Your Own Personal Independence Day!If you are still trying to get or stay sober on this holiday, read her post!!Mine is nice, but not that helpful!!Ha.Guess what the five top drinking holidays are in the US?1. New Year's Eve2. Christmas3. Fourth of July4. … Continue reading Happy Fourth of July!
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,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,This week, I watched two television shows that gave me pause.One was a Dr. Phil show about a woman and her husband who had alcohol problems, and the other was an update on Kim Richards, who is on one of the Housewives show. She has been struggling with alcohol addiction for many years, and keeps relapsing.It is … Continue reading Seeing Myself on TV (My OLD Self!)
Dear Readers,Today marks my 8th month of not drinking alcohol.I am grateful for this. It means another day, another month of being sane.Because really, I was acting insane when I was drinking.I was argumentative, sloppy, lying, driving drunk, and blacking out.Today marks another day, another month of being content.Not that things are perfect, but they are … Continue reading 8 Months, or 244 Days
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