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.
Going sober for October?
So, if you’re about to join everyone else who’s decided to go sober for October you’ve got today and tomorrow to get as much alcohol inside you…… Read more “Going sober for October?”
AF drinks (again, again)
It blows my mind how controversial this subject is. Every single time I post something about alcohol free drinks I get someone on social media telling me…… Read more “AF drinks (again, again)”
Our trip to The Lakes … (with video!)
We’ve been back a couple of weeks now but I wanted to write about our trip because it was just what I needed and we had such…… Read more “Our trip to The Lakes … (with video!)”
The problem with Facebook
I’ve lost count but I’m probably on about my fourth Facebook account now. Many reasons have made me want to delete it but it’s usually down to…… Read more “The problem with Facebook”
300 days sober
I used to hate the saying “I’m on a journey”, in the same way I hate all those corporate ‘buzz words’. It’s basically people kissing arse to…… Read more “300 days sober”
A whole month later …
After a very up and down few weeks, I’m back! The Isle of Man is an amazing place and I’m extremely grateful to have had the opportunity…… Read more “A whole month later …”
Feeling lonely
Although I do love my own company being on the island and not knowing many people has started to make me feel really lonely. I’ve been going…… Read more “Feeling lonely”
238 days richer
Before I start let’s just take a moment to celebrate England’s 6-1 victory today. Oh yes, what a match! If we keep playing like that we’ll be…… Read more “238 days richer”