I am a wife, mother, seeker, and recovering alcoholic.
I am a high functioning professional and suburban mom who drives her kid to school in an SUV, goes to work in a suit, volunteers, and looks "normal".
Addiction can happen no matter what you look like, how much money you make, or how much you drink.
I started blogging in April 2010 in an attempt to recover and finally quit drinking on 10-10-10.
Smile.
I never had a DUI, never went to rehab, drank at most, 6 drinks a night.
And yet, I am an alcoholic.
I am a high functioning professional and suburban mom who drives her kid to school in an SUV, goes to work in a suit, volunteers, and looks "normal".
People were shocked when I told them I am an alcoholic.
If you have an addiction I wish you freedom and peace of mind.
It's possible.
Thanks for being here.
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Addendum
Short Story: I stopped blogging. I relapsed. I am writing again.
Again, thanks for being here.
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Addendum part two
I relapsed again, for a long time. I am so very sorry if that's a bummer and is discouraging for you.
I'm sober again - for one year now.
I got breast cancer in 2012 and then a recurrence in 2015 and then it progressed to Stage Four last May.
Now the blog is more about finding meaning, peace, and self-love before I die.
There will be a mix of reflections on Buddhism, Christianity, philosophy, and a great deal of psychology.
Thank you again for your witness. Compassionate witness heals.
Big big love to all,
me
Now the blog is more about finding meaning, peace, and self-love before I die.
There will be a mix of reflections on Buddhism, Christianity, philosophy, and a great deal of psychology.
Thank you again for your witness. Compassionate witness heals.
Big big love to all,
me
4 comments:
I am thrilled to land on your blog, though it comes as no surprise to me as I have been led from one recovery blog to another!
WE SHARE THE SAME RECOVERY DATE!!
I'm anxious to catch up on your writing here; I can be found at gracealwayswaits.blogspot.com
I too began blogging in a desperate attempt to construct sanity. To write - its all I knew to do. And it has been a true blessing in recovery.
~d
Tomorrow I am going to sit down and read your entire blog from beginning to end! I have been curious about sober blog writers. Playing the "10" like -dawn, I will have 10 years sober in july if I do not drink between this moment and July 31. I have a blog title and address so I can begin to share my story. So much to say and so much fear. I have a "happy" blog right now: bebopgirl.blogspot.com but haven't posted in 2 months - I blame the weather in Wisconsin, depression (mild) and other people, places and things! I know I can find my courage from you, Sharon and Dawn. I feel suddenly reborn!
What you have said above has made me really stop and think. Think hard. I am going to make time to read your blog from the beginning.
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