A written account of me, trying to get sober. I am a woman on a quest to finding my true self without a drink in my hand.
I quit drinking to stop being a prisoner of my own mind. What a liberating experience! -Me It is hard to believe that I haven’t picked up a drink in one whole month! My cravings have dissipated. I no longer want alcohol to be a part of my life! It is a liberating experience! Admitting …
I am quietly celebrating 26 days of sobriety! I had a great sober weekend. We got a dumping of snow this week. I had to shovel my very long driveway and I’m not much of a winter fan. Shovelling snow is not one of my favourite chores. Usually, I would pack myself a 6-pack, load …
The last couple of days have been a test to my willingness to get sober. I’ve been fighting off my addictive thoughts, a lot of them. They are trying to convince me that I wasn’t that bad of a drinker. I cried a lot yesterday. Maybe I am grieving over the loss of something I …
I survived my third weekend of sobriety. I am grateful for Friday and Saturday night meetings. Something amazing happens to me in the rooms of AA. Every time I walk into a meeting, there is an indescribable sense of joy and peace in my life. I felt some stress with my children today, but I …
Today, I quietly celebrate being sober for two weeks! What an amazing gift! I have no desire to pick up a drink. I am working hard for my sobriety. My cupboard is stocked with many different types of tea. Every morning, I remember that I am powerless over alcohol. I tell myself I can’t pick …
