The Softer Side

Dear Readers, I’ve been struggling with binging on food at night. Anything can trigger me, especially salty foods. Sometimes I even hide food from Mr. UT. I wake up feeling bad. I have had struggles with binge eating ever since I had hyper thyroid disease in college. Most people lose weight with this disease, as … Continue reading The Softer Side →

All That I Have

Dear Readers,I am reposting this post from 10/6/15, when I had been sober for just a little over a year. I am still working on my self-talk, and seeing the world through the lens of all that I have, rather than what I lack.The gift of sobriety has made this possible! If I was still drinking, my life would … Continue reading All That I Have →

Self-Talk

Dear Readers,I am working hard on changing my self-talk.It's amazing how many negative thoughts I think about myself each day.I make my life so much harder than it needs to be.Here are some of my negative thoughts:I'm so tired, I can't do anything.I'm never going to be able to do this.I look so old.This is … Continue reading Self-Talk →