If you've been following the blog, you know that I've been struggling in secret with my addiction. Not anymore. On December 6th everything broke wide open - the shit hit the fan - all hell broke loose. In the process I'm officially … [Read more...] about 59 Days Sober – Coming out about my alcoholism
Archives for April 2017
58 Days Sober – Self Pity is a Drinking trigger
It's three days into my latest dry spell and I'm just feeling down. More exactly, I'm feeling sorry for myself. Some new health concerns showed up yesterday. It's nothing terrible, just the normal progression of bad habits and getting … [Read more...] about 58 Days Sober – Self Pity is a Drinking trigger
57 Days Sober – Is the Bible wrong about alcohol?
Warning: This post is about my personal religious opinions - which change frequently. I'd love to hear your feedback in the comments below. I was a very religious person before addiction hijacked my life. It wasn't foreplay, I went … [Read more...] about 57 Days Sober – Is the Bible wrong about alcohol?
56 Days Sober (8 Weeks) So why did I want to get drunk tonight?
8 weeks of sobriety, but today I was ripe for a relapse. It started with not shaving, since I've been sober the simple act of shaving has been the cornerstone of my morning routine. It was my first intentional daily habit when I quit … [Read more...] about 56 Days Sober (8 Weeks) So why did I want to get drunk tonight?
54 Days Sober – The prodigal pastor goes to church again
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
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