Courage – Want Sobriety? Quit Drinking.

I Get It.

Some folks are absolutely terrified of life and some of them don’t even recognize it. Life is scary sometimes. It’s not for the timid. There’s a lot we can’t control. Imagine this: folks are like leaves drifting on ocean waves when a storm comes. Poor leaves. We get tossed and turned and dunked and whoppedContinue reading “I Get It.”

“We admitted we were powerless over alcohol—that our lives had become unmanageable.” Step 1.

No, I am not powerless over alcohol. Alcohol is a liquid and so long as I don’t put it in my body, which is a choice, I have all the power over it I need. I got sober, on my own, and am staying sober. This is power. Saying No to a drink is power.Continue reading ““We admitted we were powerless over alcohol—that our lives had become unmanageable.” Step 1.”

It’s My Birthday

I’m nearly beside myself with shock and joy. I never, not once, thought I would live to see 51. And here it is. And I’m sober. All I can say is – Recovery is SWEEEEEEET!