Dear Readers,In my meeting today, there were some hard, sad stories to listen to.These were people in pain.And yet, I was reminded of the strength of these same people.They found the courage to come to a meeting, to go back into treatment, to keep reaching out for help.They know there is a better way, and … Continue reading Inner Strength
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Day 130
Dear Readers,Today I am 130 days AF, or 18.5 weeks.(Every .5 counts!)We had SUN today!That makes so much difference to me!Went to yoga, got my hair done, did a little laundry, and even MADE THE BED!I'm on a roll here!My Loved One is making dinner, (he always makes dinner), while I am messing around on my computer.So, … Continue reading Day 130
Beauty
Dear Readers,One of my new sober hobbies is taking photos when I walk.I love to find new treasures to photograph and post them on FB!I look for anything that catches my eye, and try to look a little closer.What can I highlight that makes it come alive, or stand out?What colors and patterns can I see?Why does … Continue reading Beauty
A Little of This and a Little of That
Dear Readers,It's SUNNY today!!!YAY!!!The temperature is -1 degree with a -18 windchill!LOLHere is a picture of one of my coffee shops where I sometimes write my blog. Today I went to one of my recovery meetings. I am lucky to live in a city where you never have to try to stop drinking on your own if … Continue reading A Little of This and a Little of That
Living With Problems
Dear Readers,I have problems.Big and little problems, physical and emotional issues.Each day, I have to face these problems and decide how I will live with them.Some of them will be with me forever, and others are "fixable".When I was drinking too much, I was sometimes trying to run away from my problems.In doing so, my problems … Continue reading Living With Problems
Drunk Driving In the US
Dear Readers,I am taking a different path today on this post.I love reading Lucy's blog, "A Hangover Free Life". She posts about the effects of alcohol on public health in the UK.I have never gotten a DUI, but I have driven drunk. According to Mother's Against Drunk Driving (MADD), most people drive drunk at least 80 times before they are … Continue reading Drunk Driving In the US
4 Months or 120 Days
Dear Readers,I read a quote on FB this morning.It spoke to me loud and clear."Nostalgia is a liar."Yes, it is. If I get the longing for the "good old days" when it comes to drinking, and really think through them?Well, there were only a few years of the "good".Why is it so hard to divorce oneself from … Continue reading 4 Months or 120 Days
After the Party
Dear Readers,I think I was way funnier not drinking last night! LOLHere's the strange thing. I was slightly anxious about alcohol all day.Not urges, just anxious.When my friends arrived, it went away!It is so interesting to see how my "real" self is emerging.The funny story of night…we only had enough chili to serve our guests!We ran out! So … Continue reading After the Party
Grounded on Day 115
Dear Readers,I am feeling grounded today.Tired from traveling and visiting, but so happy, happy, happy, I didn't drink.Except for Christmas Eve, I didn't have any urges, and never felt sorry for myself, even during a dinner and all day Christmas where other people were drinking. I felt more like myself than I have in a long time. (I even liked … Continue reading Grounded on Day 115
Loving, Loving, Loving
Dear Readers,I am in a better place today.I went to out to dinner with some special people, and had a lovely time.I looked great in my hot, black dress! LOLI couldn't hear all that well with my new implant, but I didn't get all wigged out about it.I didn't want to drink.Thank goodness, I was in a good … Continue reading Loving, Loving, Loving
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