Last night on Facebook a friend posted a GIF of a woman pouring a huge glass of whiskey in lament that Monday was soon upon her. I was entertained at first but then my heart sank. Seeing that Jack Daniels so liberally served to drown her distress hit a nerve. I know it was supposed […]
Today was a really good day: the first one I can remember having for some time. I had energy, I didn’t have to fight to be present, I didn’t feel misplaced in the reality around me. I didn’t have to remind myself to breathe every other minute and I had barely any numbness. The maddening […]
I’m so numb today that I can barely function. Unfortunately, lying down on the couch and staring out the window all day is not an option. There is no cause, no catalyst – just numbness. I’m in a fog and nothing seems real. I forget what I’m doing when I’m in the middle of it […]
I don’t remember much about July 12th. Perhaps it should be my “sobriety birthday” since it was the first day: day one of no more drinking. Ever. But many who have been on the alcoholic’s journey know that there are many first days of “no more drinking, ever”. “Today is the day,” then a few […]
Healing The Ache 