Hypocrite. Prodigal Pastor. Jimmy Swaggart. Those are some labels you can earn by walking out on wife, kids, and church. Before alcohol blew up my life, I was considered a religious person. My identity was wrapped up in the outward … [Read more...] about 54 Days Sober – The prodigal pastor goes to church again
Getting Sober
This posts tell the story of how I got sober and began recovery from my alcohol addiction. It wasn't pretty and too much of this was just me alone fighting for my recovery. It's a story of days, weeks, months, and hopefully years of going sober for life. Click here to read the posts from the beginning - starting with Day ZERO.
53 Days Sober – Smashing Beer Stash Video
I don't know where this fits into the 12 steps, but it was as much fun as it looks. I finally found the secret to getting my drinking under control. https://twitter.com/sobertony/status/850315724488880128 Here's the direct video link … [Read more...] about 53 Days Sober – Smashing Beer Stash Video
52 Days Sober – Get AA Phone Numbers
Anyone remember payphones? Times have changed, but there is still something powerful about a voice-to-voice phone connection. I heard this advice at my first AA meeting and I can't get it out of my mind. One old-timer was sharing … [Read more...] about 52 Days Sober – Get AA Phone Numbers
51 Days Sober – Stages of addiction told with emoji shit
Shit happens. My alcoholism was a big pile of it. Here's my story, illustrated with everyone's favorite emoji. 1. Cultural Influence - drinking people are cool ???? I wish I could do that shit ???????????? 2. Alcohol Abuse - drinking … [Read more...] about 51 Days Sober – Stages of addiction told with emoji shit
My First AA Meeting: 12 Things I Learned
It's not as bad as that photo, but waiting until day 50 before my first AA meeting wasn't smart. My excuse is solid, living in a Haitian ghetto etc, but I still wish I could have come here sooner. Everyone who kept saying, "Get to a … [Read more...] about My First AA Meeting: 12 Things I Learned
50 Days Sober but I’m doing it all wrong
What the f*ck. This is real. Today is the big silver anniversary - 50 days without alcohol. This feels like a miracle - like I've been born again. "Fifty days" is not a finish line but a fresh start. To be fair, I'm not doing this … [Read more...] about 50 Days Sober but I’m doing it all wrong