So the bad part - it's really like 15 years but who likes a blog post with that many bullets? Here is some reflection from my story, shared with the hope that someone can benefit from it today. … [Read more...] about 10 Lessons from 10 Years of Quitting Drinking
What are the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous?
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is an international mutual aid fellowship founded in 1935 to help individuals who struggle with alcohol addiction. The organization's 12-step program has become one of the most well-known and widely used approaches … [Read more...] about What are the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous?
Future Me Doesn’t Drink
My future self is alcohol free. That's not wishful thinking but the reality that's pulling me forward one-day-at-a-time. Dr. Drunkenstine doesn't live here anymore. Sober Tony is the guy in charge. I've found a lot of help this … [Read more...] about Future Me Doesn’t Drink
This is what’s keeping me sober today.
I'm thinking about how the "obsession with drinking" outweighs everything else I love in life. When I'm chasing my next drink - nothing else makes me happy. When I'm plotting my next binge - nothing else feels important. It's a … [Read more...] about This is what’s keeping me sober today.
#Sober in 2020? Let the f*cking miracle begin!
I've been too quiet lately, for mostly bad reasons. But I'll take this quote as a sign from my higher power 😉 … [Read more...] about #Sober in 2020? Let the f*cking miracle begin!
What’s going right (so far)?
Wahoo 🎉 today is just over 3 weeks without a drink. My recovery started over two years ago. The longest win streak was 100 plus days, but most of the time I've been a mess. It always "feels" different this time... I want to make … [Read more...] about What’s going right (so far)?