I almost took my last breath as, a moment later, our dog stopped breathing and his eyes went glassy and still. It was heart-wrenching, and it was seared into my brain. It was interesting to watch our other do.

This is my story of my voyage with my Co-Writer, My Higher Power to sobriety via the internet. It was here that I reclaimed my life. You have your own voyage to plot, your own stars to follow whether you choose my path or choose another with AA, or with one of the many fine addiction treatment centers. The important thing is that you do what you can. Wednesday, March 21, 2018. 1 As always, my sobriety. 2 A faith in something bigger than me.

My adventurous journey through the struggles and triumphs of living life alcohol free! Step Nine Part 2. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs. From AA Twelve and Twelve, Step Twelve . My old self would have grown a huge resentment, and probably carried some passive aggressive behavior f.

Just another 50 woman trying to get her shit together. Saturday, February 15, 2014.

Once more, but with feeling. Good Days and Bad Days. Because I need to get better if I want a better life. Keep going, head down, and work.

My Desire for a New and Better Life. Back and Better than Ever! August 12, 2013. But I am SO glad to be back and reading and posting again.

Sunday, November 2, 2014. Me, Myself and I. Sunday, October 19, 2014. One night last week, when I fell asleep, the idea of telling my mother and my ex about AA filled me with cold terror. This morning when I woke up, it was gone. There was still nervousness, but a normal kind of nervousness, not the crippling, heart-pounding dread I felt when my sponsor first mentioned the idea.

I am trying to quit drinking, sort out my thoughts and find support, guidance and accountability through this blog. Finding the similarities not the differences. 2 Problems falling asleep or staying asleep after a night of drinking. 6 Being aware of what others are drinking.

Recovery Is More Than Not Drinking. I used to hush all of this with alcohol. Not Much You Can Do.

In our family, we were baptized into a particular religion, but did not practice it except on Christmas and Easter. 8220;Your father is an atheist. What does that mean? I asked at age 13. This bothered me so one day I had to ask him myself. Then what are you? .