Dear Readers,On Christmas Eve day, I had some urges to drink. I also had a few "I miss champagne" feelings.Now, I had just finished a hot yoga class and was hungry.I didn't have any breakfast, or a snack before I went.That has been trigger for me in the past.I just let the feelings go away, and talked … Continue reading It’s Been A Hard Day’s Night
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All Will Be Well on Day 109
Dear Readers,Here I sit in one of my favorite coffee shops, reading sober blogs, and writing mine.Just came from my yoga practice, and feel relaxed.I feel so relaxed, calm and centered right now.I wish I could bottle up this feeling, carry it with me, pull it out when I get stressed,And sprinkle it all over.Maybe … Continue reading All Will Be Well on Day 109
Twinkle Lights and Lovely Nights
Dear Readers,My Loved One is putting up lights around the banister, inside and outside, so we have twinkle lights!He let me sleep until 9:30 day, fed me donuts, and coffee!I am such a lucky girl!I decided last minute to get tickets to see the Christmas Carol tonight. We used to go to plays before my hearing went … Continue reading Twinkle Lights and Lovely Nights
15 Weeks or 106 Days
Dear Readers,I kind of like counting days for now. It's almost like having a little mini-celebration every day!I slept until 11:00 today. YIKES!My Loved One calls me a Koala! LOL (They sleep up to 20 hours a day.)I have been struggling over my post. I can't seem to get my thoughts in any order.Then I … Continue reading 15 Weeks or 106 Days
My First Sober Dream!
Dear Readers,Several nights ago, I had a dream about being sober. It was my first one ever! I thought it was cool.I don't remember all of it, but I was meeting a young woman who wanted to stop drinking. We were meeting in a fancy mall here in my city. When I got there, she … Continue reading My First Sober Dream!
Change the Story
Dear Readers,Today I had lunch with a dear friend. I noticed I was telling her one of my "grievance" stories. This was a story where I felt hurt by someone. I have several grievance stories I keep alive by telling and retelling them to myself or anyone who will listen. Now after I tell her this story, I … Continue reading Change the Story
100 Days and Still Counting!
Dear Readers,If there is one message I want to share, it is one of HOPE. No matter how many times I stopped drinking and started again, I NEVER GAVE UP. There were times I felt utterly hopeless, to be sure, but when those feelings passed, I committed myself to stop drinking again.I want to carry this message in my … Continue reading 100 Days and Still Counting!
99 Days Of…
Dear Readers,Here's a short song for you!(Sing to the tune of 99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall.)99 Days of No Bottles of Wine99 days of no bottles of wine,99 days of no bottles,I took them down,Smashed 'em on the ground,99 days of no bottles of wine!(No glasses of wine either.)HA!Who says sober isn't funny. … Continue reading 99 Days Of…
Sick and Tired
Dear Readers,It's been a long week. Fighting a cold, having many doctor appointments, and learning to hear is tiring. Now being tired is normal. But I get mad about it. I think I shouldn't be tired. I think I should be able to go and do everything even if I am sick. That makes no sense. LOLI … Continue reading Sick and Tired
Finding Light Around The World
Dear Readers,In December, darkness comes so soon. Gray days haunt me. I run around the house turning on EVERY light! It's the only way I can cope with my depression and low energy, without moving to the Southwest. (LOL) Drinking was one way I tried to cope with dark days, dark thoughts, and dark feelings. As I sit here … Continue reading Finding Light Around The World
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