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
50 Days Sober but I’m doing it all wrong
What the f*ck. This is real. Today is the big silver anniversary - 50 days without alcohol. This feels like a miracle - like I've been born again. "Fifty days" is not a finish line but a fresh start. To be fair, I'm not doing this … [Read more...] about 50 Days Sober but I’m doing it all wrong
7 Weeks Sober (49 Days) Talking my way to sobriety
Today, I've got 49 days of sobriety. That's 7 weeks without alcohol. The longest period I can remember in 10 years. The math is fuzzy, but here is my estimate of the 5 year before recovery. 1825 total days 1675 days drunk (often … [Read more...] about 7 Weeks Sober (49 Days) Talking my way to sobriety
48 Days Sober – My addiction recovery playlist
I'm having a great week and wanted to share something more upbeat than the normal addiciton talk. Here are the top songs in my mind this week for breaking up with alcohol (not sure if the artists meant them that way). It's my music for … [Read more...] about 48 Days Sober – My addiction recovery playlist