by Liz | Dec 20, 2018 | Addict, Alcoholic, Clean Time, Long-Term Sobriety, Recovery, Relapse, Sober, Sobriety, Starting Over, Think
When I have wanted to drink or use, I have been told by people wiser than me to “think through the drink”. They meant that I was supposed to think about what would happen if I ACTUALLY took that first drink. I created a simplified version of how this would...
by Liz | Oct 8, 2018 | Birthdays, Clean Time, Coins, Long-Term Sobriety, Relapse, Sober, Sobriety, Sponsee, Sponsor, Starting Over
I sponsor someone who got sober in her 70’s. She reached 5 years of sobriety and, like so many around that particular year, she drank. Prior to that drink, she met with me weekly and we had gone through all twelve Steps, and went back to each Step, as needed....
by Liz | Aug 15, 2018 | Cats, Gratitude, Long-Term Sobriety
I’m 48 years old and I’m starting a new career. I have 2 part-time jobs. I’m starting this website. I have no money. What am I doing??? I am having a crisis of faith today. My cat doesn’t give a shit. She’s like, “Pet me. Stop...