Early in sobriety, I realized that this chaotic cycle and all my efforts to control everything made me absolutely miserable. All that drama made it hard to live, be happy, and stay sober at the same time. It just becomes too much work to constantly have to control everything around me.
Being prepared for events that will include drinking alcohol can prove to be quite daunting. Many of us in recovery often contemplate our ability to stay sober while surrounded by people who may be indulging. This has been one of the greater struggles as well as learning experiences of my sobriety as I continue to … Continue reading How To Turn Down a Drink with Confidence
It sucks when you start crying on the metro train to work before 9am. It's a weird feeling like drinking before noon, or something - it's just not something you are supposed to do, right? As the tears flow down my cheeks faster than I can wipe them, I am furiously muttering under my breath, … Continue reading Be Still My Broken Heart
Sober Courage 