30 something alcoholic sharing her sober journey

My Latest Posts

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3 week happy danceAugust 12, 2021
I am still haunted by the detox I went through 3 weeks ago. I thought I was going to die. The first few days felt like a few months. Ok,…More
Alcoholics = strong + resilientAugust 12, 2021
I drank for over 20 years. I drank alcoholically from almost the beginning. I was never in any denial that something was not right about the way I drank. I…More
Not how I planned my recoveryAugust 11, 2021
Still here and still sober on day 20 – yay me! I’ve mentioned before that I’ve had some good sober stints and thankfully, my relapses have been short. My relapses…More
What’s your recovery plan?August 6, 2021
A good friend of mine asked me this tonight. I know him through AA and he has been a massive support to me over the years so I know it…More
The Shame GameJuly 31, 2021
I often relate to the phrase “we are only given as much as we can handle”. I think about how my separation from my husband started when I entered rehab…More
Desperately Negatively PositiveJuly 30, 2021
I am trying so hard to stay positive but it feels like my body is against me. Last night I didn’t sleep at all. Not at all. Today I have…More
Phew… withdrawals doneJuly 29, 2021
Today is day 7 and I have to say the hardest withdrawal period I have ever been through. I’ve said it before but I really hope I never have to…More
Sober forever… againJuly 28, 2021
Today I am 6 days sober. Today, I once again am realizing I can not drink ever again. Blogging once before helped me get sober, so I’m trying to find…More

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