I know I’m late to the party and it’s been a while since I wrote anything on here. I’ve been thinking of posting for a few weeks…… Read more “Happy New Year”
Category: quit drinking
3 years ago
On 28 October 2017 I moved into my house share on the Isle of Man. It was where the biggest change I’ve ever made in my life started, 3 years ago today. As I sit here typing this I’m filled with sadness, excitement and pride.
50 days sober, again
As many of you will know, this is my second time of hitting the 50 days sober milestone. I’m back on the wagon, and this time is different. I’m staying sober knowing it’s what I want and I don’t have the ‘can I moderate/should I moderate’ hanging over me.
2 years later
I can’t believe it’s been a whole two years already. It was 29th October 2017 when I decided enough was enough and I’ve never looked back since.
Some days will be rubbish without reason, and that’s OK
There’s nothing quite like a new Chromebook to get you in the mood for writing another blog post. But I’ll be honest, it’s probably a whiny, self…… Read more “Some days will be rubbish without reason, and that’s OK”
Turning 40 and getting back on the wagon
I deliberately haven’t written anything here for a while to give myself some space to decide which direction I want my recovery to go in. I’ve been…… Read more “Turning 40 and getting back on the wagon”
Let’s all go AF, now and again
There’s never been a better time to try alcohol free drinks. A few years ago people would have laughed at the suggestion of a non alcoholic festival…… Read more “Let’s all go AF, now and again”
Moderation went 1, 2, slap …
I changed my mind and I’m back, with a slightly more anonymous blog which makes me feel more comfortable. Happy New Year to you all ❤ I…… Read more “Moderation went 1, 2, slap …”
It’s time for a fresh start
Yesterday I hit 14 months sober and I started My Recovery So Far about this time last year. Over the last twelve months this blog has been…… Read more “It’s time for a fresh start”
It’s that time of year
Basically, from 9th November until the 4th January, I’m not in the greatest head space. These are the dates that my Dad was diagnosed with a brain…… Read more “It’s that time of year”
Is drinking in moderation even a thing?
So, the weekend before last I posted on social media that I didn’t want to be sober forever. That is true but I probably need to clear…… Read more “Is drinking in moderation even a thing?”
What next?
It’s 0130 and I can’t sleep. I’ve got that many thoughts and ideas running around in my head and I’m really unsettled. I’ve been struggling for a…… Read more “What next?”
1 year sober
Well, where do I start? I have to pinch myself sometimes. Never in a million years did I ever think I’d reach one year sober, but I…… Read more “1 year sober”
I am feeling so proud of myself right now
The picture above reminds me of waking up one morning with the bed covered in blood, my hand throbbing with pain and the worst hangover ever. The…… Read more “I am feeling so proud of myself right now”
My anxiety story
Not many people really know about my struggles with anxiety because I’ve always found it difficult to talk about. In fact, I’ve been embarrassed to talk about it a lot of the time. It’s only recently that I’ve realised how common anxiety disorders are. For years anxiety was ruling my life without me even knowing it.