I'm a slow learner. With my recovery, I sometimes think "abstaining from alcohol" is all the strategy I need. I'm learning that's not enough. Most days I'm rock solid. Only 3 times in 77 days has desire for alcohol felt strong enough … [Read more...] about Day 77 (11 Weeks Sober) My New Alcohol Craving Contract
76 Days Sober: 4 reasons I finally took my bipolar meds (Depakote ER 500mg)
They are big and nasty ????. I don't believe in magic pills, but I'm hoping this might do something. Even if it's only a minor help to get my emotions under control. It's been 18 days since the diagnosis - rapid cycling mood disorder. … [Read more...] about 76 Days Sober: 4 reasons I finally took my bipolar meds (Depakote ER 500mg)
Oh Shit ???? we’re ranking for the word “shit”
Thanks Google ???? like this makes me laugh. You made my day. The image above is a screenshot from my Google Search Console. I've built and managed thousands of web pages, but this is the first site where I have the liberty to … [Read more...] about Oh Shit ???? we’re ranking for the word “shit”
75 Days Sober: I can’t even do relapse right
Yesterday I gave up. So it's a miracle that I made it to 75 days sober. This week has been tough, lots of downward feelings and negative thinking. Then some travel plans had me out the door with 4 hours of sleep. I was angry, … [Read more...] about 75 Days Sober: I can’t even do relapse right
74 Days Sober: I thought it would get easier by now
The score is 74 - 0, it's an epic beat down, so why does it feel so hard? I've been smashing addiction for almost 11 weeks now. Despite my unconventional start, I'm putting in the work everyday to get this drink problem out of my … [Read more...] about 74 Days Sober: I thought it would get easier by now
73 Days Sober: No situation is so bad that a drink can’t make it worse
If you're following me on Twitter, I've been honest about the struggles I'm having this week. Life stress, drinking fantasies, and kids crying for their daddy to come home. It's ugly. I had a beautiful blog post explaining the whole mess, … [Read more...] about 73 Days Sober: No situation is so bad that a drink can’t make it worse