Sitting here socially distanced and masked up since early spring, I often wonder about how much people have likely ramped up drinking - out of fear. Out of boredom. Anxiety. Anger. So much anger. Because yep, it’s an election year on top of everything else. Just days away from an election that will determine our … Continue reading 3.5 years
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Is there a “wrong” way to do it?
There's always been something off for me about the label of alcoholic that I've never really known how to articulate. Please don't misunderstand, I don't think AA is wrong, bad or whatever, but maybe there are more paths to recovery and the way we currently approach addiction and alcohol is not a route that works … Continue reading Is there a “wrong” way to do it?
My Job
It has been nearly 2.5 years since I made the decision to no longer eat anything with a face. I'll gladly offer resources and information when requested, but am not out to convert others to become vegetarian or vegan. (I will never be accepted in the vegan camp becuase I still have a leather couch, … Continue reading My Job
The First Time
The first time I had a drink, I was 4 or maybe 5 years old. My older step-sisters, in high school at the time, were having a party. I don't remember much about that night, other than I felt amazing being with all those big people. I was making them laugh! They let me play … Continue reading The First Time
Changes
Why all the changes? Chopped all the hair, stopped working at the gym, vegetarianism, no alcohol.... Um...wait, what?! That's right. I stopped drinking. Permanently. But having a cocktail or two is fun! Drinking responsibly is no big deal. Having a glass of wine with dinner doesn't make you an alcoholic. There's no harm in having a … Continue reading Changes
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