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.
Read more
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
Read more
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
Read more
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
Read more
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.
Read more
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
Read more
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
Read more