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.
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Recovery in lockdown
I haven’t written anything for a while because I feel I’ve explained what I needed to and leaving my blog at 2 years later seemed a perfect…… Read more “Recovery in lockdown”
Taking back control of my life
Last time I posted here I was still gutted and disappointed in myself about going out in Manchester and basically getting wasted. The anxiety I felt the…… Read more “Taking back control of my life”
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”
Overthinking, therapy and my Valentine’s Day surprise
Isn’t it strange when I start writing again I get my mojo back?! Two posts in two days. You’re very lucky! 😉 Anybody who knows me well,…… Read more “Overthinking, therapy and my Valentine’s Day surprise”
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”
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?”
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 …”