On 28 October 2017 I moved into my house share on the Isle of Man. It was where the biggest change I’ve ever made in my life started, 3 years ago today. As I sit here typing this I’m filled with sadness, excitement and pride.
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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, will tell you I’m a massive overthinker. Seriously, I analyse the shit out of everything. My daily life, my work, my finances, my future. Every part of my life, I overthink and if
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I’ve been wanting to write another post for a few weeks but struggling with where to start and what to write as I’ve got lots to say about different things. More issues than Vogue, I tell ya! Let’s begin with the drinking in moderation. It’s not gone great, it’s not been disastrous but the occasions where it’s not gone to
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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 a few things up. I am still very much ON the wagon and today marks 1 year and 1 month of sobriety. When I say I don’t want to be sober forever that
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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 have and I am so proud of myself. It’s not been easy, I’ve really struggled some days and I’ve had to make some drastic changes but every single one has been worth it.
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When I first started this blog I wasn’t really sure how I’d feel about everyone knowing my personal battles and circumstances. It made me feel extremely vulnerable but it was also a massive weight lifted off my shoulders. I wear my heart on my sleeve and I’m pretty much an open book. I tend to be more comfortable by getting
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The first time I tried to stop drinking was a half-hearted attempt really. It was about 10 years ago now and I’d just moved to Huddersfield with my then partner. When we lived in Nottingham there had been a couple of occasions when things got pretty bad and we had a couple of drink fuelled arguments then the questions were
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My Recovery So Far 