My quest for an alcohol free life. Wednesday, 5 August 2015. Who would have thought? It really does make a difference; being AF for such a lot of days. I am so glad I am doing this, have nearly done it. But I have to confess, the thought of drinking at the end of my 100 days does pop into my mind from time to time. But I just push them away for now.

A retired teacher is trying to quit drinking. Tuesday, August 4, 2015. Today I have been sober for 11 months. I went to my AA meeting today, and once again I was moved by the strong people and their stories. One woman shared how July is a hard month emotionally for her, because that was when her daughter was shot in the face when she was seven years old. Her daughter lost her eye and part of her face. She is an adult now, and doing well, but it reminds me that everyone has a story.

Somewhere in America, learning to live life soberly and happily. What Being Sober Does to Me. I cannot get over the changes I notice and the positive feelings I have in sobriety; somehow, it seems like more and more occur everyday. Sometimes, I honestly feel bad for people who have not been addicts turned recovering addicts. How on earth can they truly appreciate life and savor the little things? July 6, 2015. Another one with a .

These are the words I used to justify drinking. In the sober light of day, and with a clear mind, I can see how twisted and deluded and tragic these words are. They are the words of a sick mind, overtaken by alcohol. It will train the mind to attack itself, like a cancer of the soul.

A 42 year old woman trying to put down the wine glass and understand why I was drinking so much! January 11, 2017. I feel I have been on this getting sober journey for a life time. The thoughts of drinking too much have gone on for as long as I can remember.

Groundhog Girl - will the day ever change? Tuesday, 10 January 2017. Please, please if you have five minutes can you go and help a young man that has been brave enough to come back and post about a very hard few weeks that have had a major impact on his life. Sunday, 8 January 2017. My friends is where I ende.

Some Thoughts on Thinking into Sobriety. Just How Free Do You Want To Be, Anyway? May 28, 2016. When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child; when I became an adult, I put an end to childish ways. My desire will by then have run its course,. Fully displaced any trace of this particular desire. Puts an end to childish ways.

Still here, still sober. Halfway through month eleven now. I am meant to fix this stuff.

Happy New Year, darlings. Now that is worth a toast! 4 December, 2016. I guess I should feel proud, I mostly feel surprised.

What my lapses and relapses have tought me. This is a post for myself to refer back to if I EVER feel like drinking again. If this helps anyone else that is awesome too. A lapse is one night of drinking followed by getting back on the horse the next day.