I'm not sure who I'm fooling with this blog. I've had only 28 visitors to the site - none of them had much to say. Nobody signed up for the email updates. It's basically me talking to myself and trying to figure out this drinking … [Read more...] about 17 Days Sober: Helping one person overcome addiction
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.
16 Days Sober: I feel like giving up on recovery
It's been a crazy week, but I made it to 16 days sober. Our family has been very busy. I haven't slept enough. There are a hundred little things making me anxious. I keep hearing negative talk coming from my own brain. I am hungry, … [Read more...] about 16 Days Sober: I feel like giving up on recovery
15 Days Sober: Five lies I told myself before I stopped drinking
I've been lying to myself. That's a central piece of the addiction puzzle. We can't be honest about the problem that alcohol has become in our lives. So here are five ways I was self-deceived before I decided to go sober. 1. It's not … [Read more...] about 15 Days Sober: Five lies I told myself before I stopped drinking
14 Days Sober: Two weeks sobriety but feeling blank, bored, distant, blah
I've been feeling a little blank today. It really started sometime last night, just a checked out kind of mood. It's more distant than sad. Yesterday, I was looking forward to today as a milestone, but now it's just kind of blah. I … [Read more...] about 14 Days Sober: Two weeks sobriety but feeling blank, bored, distant, blah
13 Days Sober: Starting to Find Serenity
Life feels so good today. It's hard to believe the difference possible in just 13 days sober. If you are struggling, please somehow find the courage to start your recovery. After 13 days sober, the physical cravings for alcohol are gone. … [Read more...] about 13 Days Sober: Starting to Find Serenity
12 Days Sober: Withdrawal symptoms are gone, I’m confident and clear headed
12th Day summary - growing confidence, physical withdrawal mostly gone, thinking clearly again. Be sure to leave a comment to share your experience with other readers. Sober Again Update: February 2017 I've made it back to 12 days … [Read more...] about 12 Days Sober: Withdrawal symptoms are gone, I’m confident and clear headed