Author Archives: msnewleaf

Some reasons to stay sober: This is, by far, the best reason of all. Reason number one: so you only have to hear your daughter ask you “What’s an alcoholic?” (as you open the fridge for a beer in the middle of the day) ONCE. Of course, I KNEW she had been watching me downContinue reading “Day 19”

Still sober, still stressed, but hanging in there. Clinging, really, is what I’ve been doing today. Like to the world’s smallest piece of driftwood in class VI rapids. I don’t have the energy to get into it all right now, but suffice it to say that I figured I better check in here. I’m proudContinue reading “Day 17”

Double digits! The last couple of days have been a bit rough. Not with the not-drinking thing. That’s been fine. But, the applying for schools, and figuring out what to do next year … it’s been brutal. Anyway, just checking in to say, “Yay! I’m not drinking!!!” xoxo

It was a good day. Had some social time with friends and went for a long walk in the park. In other news, my addict voice keeps coming around, trying to make me forget what I knew so clearly a week ago. No! I can’t just have a few! I want the whole bottle (andContinue reading “Day 8”

Woo hoo! One week! Only 51 more for a year! Just kidding. 🤪 One day at a time and all that. I am looking forward to the weekend. I am also very seriously considering taking this opportunity of choosing a new school to get my family out of this big, busy rat race of aContinue reading “Day 7”

It is Day 6, and its been a long day of middle school hunting. Two parent orientations and a LONG middle school open house in the evening. And an application and financial aid request due tomorrow. And none seem quite right for my kid. I am craving a drink like nobody’s business, but I don’tContinue reading “Day 6”

Made it to Day 5. Yesterday was a difficult day, full of stress and anxiety. I found out that our daughter’s current school wants her to go to a different school for middle school which means a lot of stress to find a new school. It is a long story, but the whole situation isContinue reading “Day Five”

It’s raining here today, and I’m itchy and uncomfortable. My partner has been grouchy, and my daughter was whining about brushing her hair before leaving to (be late to) school. I have to rush to get some important things done now that I put off longer than i should have. Grrrr! Yes, my mood isContinue reading “Day Four”

Made it to Day Three, and I’m really grateful to be here. I am SO grateful that I had a good night’s sleep. That I went for a lovely walk in the woods and did a little yoga yesterday. That I’m going to have a productive day today. And for coffee!! xoxo Leafy

I still don’t have a lot to say about it, except that, yay, made it to Day Two. This is the easy part for me. Today, I’m looking for more tools to keep me out of the danger zone when things start to seem too easy.