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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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”
2 years later
I can’t believe it’s been a whole two years already. It was 29th October 2017 when I decided enough was enough and I’ve never looked back since.
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”
Back to the 10k training
I’ve started running again. I was training for a half marathon last year but I had to drop out because of a problem with my hip/leg. To…… Read more “Back to the 10k training”
Social media detox(ish), volunteering and that surprise
It probably won’t come as a surprise when I tell you I have an addictive personality. When I find something new and interesting I’m like a dog…… Read more “Social media detox(ish), volunteering and that 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?”
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”
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.
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 …”