I drink because I’m happy. I drink because I’m sad, lonely, angry or to reward myself for being sober for a week. I do not drink because I’m happy. I don’t need to drink when I’m sad, lonely or angry. I reward myself for being sober for a week by being sober for another. I
Just don’t. It’s as simple as that – say no to alcohol Nothing to it really. It all boils down to that single act. Don’t do it. Particularly when you know you shouldn’t or really don’t want to. The problem is, that we face the Nike advertising syndrome; JUST DO IT! In today’s marketing world
Sometimes life is difficult and overwhelming. Recognizing, accepting and owning those feelings is mandatory to sobriety. Clouds have gathered, grey and looming.Across the sky above my home.Reaching from horizon’s dawnTo sunset’s edge and far beyond. A vast and tearful weeping haze,Misting fall a shrouding clothUpon the landscape of my seeingThere beyond my window frame. Yet
I woke up early this morning and took my coffee outdoors on my deck. It was a bit brisk with the approach of impending autumn but refreshing as the mist rose from my cup and dissipated in the cool air. The day was awakening quiet and calm. In the distance, a train whistle sounded as
