The thing about alcohol (and I suspect all addictions) is that people don’t go out and drink because they want to become an addict or cause problems. They drink because there is a deep aching need or pain that they can’t live with.
Where am I Now? I’m disappointed that I haven’t been able to completely eliminate drinking. However, I have been able to cut back tremendously – …
What I’ve noticed gradually (very gradually) over the past 1.5 years is that I don’t enjoy the things I used to. It’s classic really – it’s part of the Psych manual diagnostics for addiction. Lack of enjoyment from previously pleasurable activities. But the diagnostic…
Starting today – I will NEVER drink again. I will document my journey – and hopefully my progress as honestly as I can. I’ll rediscover …
In order to tell a story about change and recovery, it seems imperative to describe where I’m starting from. Taking stock of assets and liabilities …
I knew when I FIRST started drinking as a salve to my problems – that something good had to come out of it. What an …
