Five Years Sober As I write this, it's been five years and seven days since I had my last drink. I am split on how I should react. On the one had I want to stand upon the tallest building, shout this accomplishment to the world, and curl myself into a ball and cry...
Recovering Alcoholics Secret Handshake
Recovering alcoholics are part of a club. Although I am not sure most of us feel that way, we should. We should be proud of what we have done.
Everyone Loves the Life of the Party
I hid my alcoholism for so long because I was high-functioning. People don’t want to spend time with alcoholics or their perception of alcoholics, but if you are high-functioning, you are the life of the party.
Sober Vegas: Alternatives to Drinking
There are so many non-alcohol things to do in Vegas. You don’t even have to look that far for them. I had my plan in place. I was going to do this!
A Look Back: Two Years Sobriety
I am looking at celebrating two years of sobriety this December 31st. As that day approaches I am looking back on the struggles of the last two years.