Rising From the Ashes

Today marks seven years of sobriety for me. Hard to believe sometimes because if feels longer in some respects, but shorter too.

I have officially been diagnosed with PTSD with Depersonalization. But this diagnosis is only recent. I avoided this moment for a long…

I’m going back to my journal again. I can’t remember the last time I wrote consecutively in my journal, but I can tell you, it’s been a…

Everyone grieves in their own way. Dealing with the loss of someone you love, a friend, or anyone is hard to do. Especially in sobriety…

Remembering my roots, where I came from, remembering I am an alcoholic, is very important for me today. Honestly, I need reminders every…

Tonight I received a harsh reminder. Last night my Fellowship community lost one of our fellow members to alcoholism. And it fucking sucks…

Drinking O’Doul’s in sobriety can be a good, or bad experience, depending on what mindset you are in. I cannot give you a straight answer…

Today I came to the hard realization that I have not been showing love and tolerance in my daily affairs. Especially in regards to a…

Milestones Of Sobriety Time

The other night I was reminded, once again, why I go to 12 Step meetings. I am reminded every so often of the importance of meetings…

As 2016 comes to a close I am seeing, and hearing, many people say they are ready to see this year gone. So many celebrity legends have…

This week I saw life through new glasses both literally, and figuratively. Literally because yesterday I got new glasses, after having my…

In this post, I will explain why I call myself an alcoholic. The reason I am writing this post is because I’m sick of so many people…

After reading the letter “Am I An Alcoholic?” on Laura McKowen’s blog “Letters to Laura”, I was upset, on the verge of angry. Laura’s…

Today I would like to share my journey to alcoholism, or if you prefer, Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). With so much information out there, it…

Today I’d like to share my alcohol evaluation experience in hopes that it helps you, or someone you know, start the process of reaching out…

Whoever said you can’t have faith when facing fear was wrong. At least, in my personal experience, they were. These past two weeks I’ve…

This past week I’ve been digging into the darkness. And no, I’m not talking about the eclipse that happened Monday, even though it did help…

It’s time for a mental bulldozing. I’ve felt myself spiraling out of control these past few months, but had no idea how to stop it…

I came upon the idea for this post while walking through a cemetery. I know, kind of morbid, right? But really, is it? When you think about…

This past week has been a sort of hell for me. As an Adult Child Of an Alcoholic, I have many wounds from childhood that have not healed…

A Week In-Review

These past few weeks have felt overwhelming. I’ve found myself feeling out of control. And, I’m not going to lie, the thought of a drink…

I often fall victim to instant gratification. I want what I want, and I want it now. When I first got sober, I wanted to be better…

I feel I must be transparent with my blog post today and say, this is not the most wonderful time of year for me. I hate this time of year…

Tomorrow night, at midnight, the year 2017 will come to a close. This week I’ve been reflecting back on this year, and what it has brought…

Two nights ago, I had a drinking dream. This one really shook me up because it felt so real, and because I hardly ever remember my dreams…