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?
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.
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
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