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
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.
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
10 Ways Having an Affair Screwed Up My Life
I was drunk - of course I was drunk. That's not a good excuse because I wanted the same thing when I was sober. It took me 2 years of flirting and fantasy to get my courage up, but it was my own stupid rotten choice. That's … [Read more...] about 10 Ways Having an Affair Screwed Up My Life
71 Day Sober – Do I need an addiction counselor?
The whole project of getting sober seems straightforward. There is one key lifestyle change, right? Just stop drinking. That's it. Not exactly rocket science. Avoid putting alcohol beverages in my mouth. It's an idiot proof plan. Why … [Read more...] about 71 Day Sober – Do I need an addiction counselor?
70 days sober (10 weeks sober) Is PAWS a real thing?
This recovery shit is fragile, even after 10 weeks sober. It's been 70 days sober, but my brain has been flipping out and bringing me back to alcoholic daydreams. It's definitely connected to stress. I'm just asking if this is PAWS or my … [Read more...] about 70 days sober (10 weeks sober) Is PAWS a real thing?
69 Days Sober – Going Sober is Like Having Sex
It's my 69th day sober, so I wanted to write something special... But this was the best I could do, hope you enjoy. 12 Ways Going Sober is Like Having Sex The first time is usually awkward. It can become a spiritual … [Read more...] about 69 Days Sober – Going Sober is Like Having Sex