I still consider my first year sober one of the most difficult times in my life. My life revolved around alcohol for so long, it was quite a challenge to go forth and to rebuild, to become human, and to be normal. I had to learn everything. It was grueling. I hated it! But the … Continue reading If You Want to Stop Drinking, You Have to Stop Drinking
Early recovery often means giving up going out to bars and clubs, or any drinking events. This may make you feel jealous, envious and alone as it seems that everyone in the world is sipping wine with their meals and partying on the weekends! Back in the day, I loved happy hour any day of … Continue reading The Resentment of Giving Up Drinking
This year I would have had 10 years of continuous sobriety. I shared once at a meeting that I had this list of the most horrible things in life that if they would happen to me, I would possibly give myself a free pass to drink, like the death of a loved one or losing … Continue reading Relapse
Sober Courage 