Any ideas, tips and advice is gratefully welcomed xxx. 3 Comments on How do I deal with the shame of the past? Did I make a fool of myself? What must people think.

Authentic ɔːˈθɛntɪk adjective; of undisputed origin and not a copy; genuine. Boy, did I fell off the internet there! But I did not, as they say, fall off the wagon. Not drinking has become a lot easier and I have to look up the number of days a lot lately. I take that as a good sign. My biggest trap seems to be when I feel good and want to celebrate. Then I really want wine.

The life of a gender architect. First Year T-versary, Depression, Recovery. I just passed the one year mark on T. As with all commemorative moments in life, it felt both monumental and like just another day in a stream of hundreds. One day at a time.

Ups, downs, and everything in between. 1 year sober and a time for reflection. Well, I have made it to one year of sobriety! It is absolutely nuts to see my countdown clock on my phone read 365 days sober! I remember when it only said 7 days! Then, I look back at two, three, four, five, six years ago when I was back in college boozing. I suffered from a concussion my freshman year after falling on ce.