Despite my cool laundry day selfie, it's been a rough week. After 6 weeks sober, I'm feeling mixed up. There are two story lines in my brain. First, I can't express enough gratitude for this miracle called recovery. There should be a … [Read more...] about 6 weeks sober: 42 days without drinking and learning to cope with life
41 Days Sober: I’m still making stupid choices
My driver is half lit. This is the real video. It's 10:48 PM and we're speeding through the city. I'm putting on my seatbelt, that's a first since I moved to Haiti. We have seven people in the five-seat Toyota Rav4, one is … [Read more...] about 41 Days Sober: I’m still making stupid choices
What is 13th stepping?
That's me and my latest fling. I'm fairly certain she's not going to crash my recovery. Anyway, I'm new here... I'm still catching up on the lingo in the recovery community. Here's the latest phrase that had me confused. 13th stepping At … [Read more...] about What is 13th stepping?
AA Step 3: Turning control over to God
This one was a struggle at first. If you read my post about step 2, then it shouldn't be a mystery. I'm not enthusiastic about trusting God or making my decisions stick. I'm not anti-religion, but it's been a long while since I've felt … [Read more...] about AA Step 3: Turning control over to God
40 Days Sober – So I wrote this poem (don’t laugh)
My fresh new hair, barbershop chair. I've never smiled for less. Digress. Forty days past, this look could last. Time to sweep up this mess. Hell yes. I wrote this poem to celebrate my first 40 days sober. It was an … [Read more...] about 40 Days Sober – So I wrote this poem (don’t laugh)
39 Days – How many days of sobriety before I can trust my brain again?
I'm way over my head - especially since my head hasn't been working lately. These are some serious life questions hanging over me. Divorce? Try to make amends and save the marriage? Background: I'm separated from my wife and living … [Read more...] about 39 Days – How many days of sobriety before I can trust my brain again?