I'm an alcoholic with about 43 years experience. More than half my life. I've been sober since 2014. It is only when I was off the stuff for about 6 months or so that I began to see life through sober eyes, and developed a sober outlook. That was not possible while I was drinking. read more
When I was drinking, I truly believed that life just got worse and worse, and then you died. This is, after all, what happens to alcoholics who keep drinking. Yep, just give me a drink and I was OK with that. read more
You communicate like someone who has an alcohol problem If you're an alcoholic, then I would say no to having even one drink. One answer called you drinking again, a slippery slope. It is more like Russian roulette. It is extremely risky behavior for a died in the wool alcoholic. read more
I’ve been pleased to find that my life is more manageable, fun, enjoyable, and drama-free since quitting alcohol and drugs. In fact, I am able to do more now that I’m sober. Not only that, recovery has opened doors for me. I have a community of supportive sober friends at 12 step meetings and online through my blog. read more