Two weeks! I’m feeling good (well, I still have a cold and feel yucky, but good with the not drinking). I really haven’t missed drinking today. Of course, it is still not yet the witching hour where I live so I know that could change. But, it’s OK. I know I’m not going to drinkContinue reading “Day Fourteen: Today, I am glad I am sober”
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Day Thirteen: I’ll make this brief
I’m still sober. Yay! I’m just checking in to say that since I promised myself I would write every day for the first 30 days. I have a cold and feel like garbage, though, so I’m heading to bed. More tomorrow.
Day Twelve: Still here
Last night was difficult. I was overcome for a bit by cravings for wine. I knew I wasn’t going to drink, but man! I really wanted to. I knew a non-alcoholic drink just wasn’t going to do it. So, I ate two bags of candy and went to bed. Not pretty, but it worked. Tonight,Continue reading “Day Twelve: Still here”
Day Eleven: Mornings are awesome!
Yesterday, my kid needed me to spend more time with her in the evening. When I finished writing the blog, it was obvious she had needed more snuggles (and homework support) earlier on. So, I’m just going to write a little right now in the morning to remind myself about why I’m not drinking (causeContinue reading “Day Eleven: Mornings are awesome!”
Day Ten: Is there such a thing as too much sugar?
One of the ideas I love about not drinking is that I am saving so many calories that I can pretty much eat what I want. While I didn’t gain any weight at Thanksgiving despite multiple pie servings for days, I’m thinking that might not be the whole story. This morning, pressed for time, IContinue reading “Day Ten: Is there such a thing as too much sugar?”
Day Nine: I’m so glad I didn’t drink yesterday
Whoa. It was really hard not drinking yesterday. We got home from vacation, our kid went to visit a friend, and my partner and I were having a great time watching a movie by ourselves on the couch. And I thought, “Oh, you should get some wine to go with this. That would be perfect!”Continue reading “Day Nine: I’m so glad I didn’t drink yesterday”
Day Eight: Coming clean
Here is the first post I ever made, on an earlier blog, about quitting drinking. This was January 1, 2019, almost a year ago. I’m glad I’m back at it (the sobriety blogging thing) even if it took so long. This time, I’ve made it past day 2! I’m transferring it here because it isContinue reading “Day Eight: Coming clean”
Day Seven: Whew!
I made it through. It’s the last night of the Thanksgiving vacation, and I’m going to bed soon. Whew! It wasn’t super easy not drinking, but it wasn’t ridiculously hard, either. I’m surprised. Pleasantly. And I’m happy to have made it through the first week. I had a raging headache today (rare for me), butContinue reading “Day Seven: Whew!”
Day Six: It’s Thanksgiving and I’m hiding in my room
People are starting on the whisky, bourbon, wine, wine, wine, and it looks so good! I really really wish I could have one. But I’m not going to because one will lead to at least five, and I don’t want that. I really want to make it through this holiday without booze. It’s not soContinue reading “Day Six: It’s Thanksgiving and I’m hiding in my room”
Day Five: Snow!
And there’s snow here! I live in a city without snow in the winter so this is a special treat. Last night, without booze, wasn’t so bad. My body doesn’t feel great, still – I’m achy and sore – but my mind is clearer. My stepmom (while she was likely drunk) said some things toContinue reading “Day Five: Snow!”
