9 days to go.   
Almost blew it last week.  Just had one of those days where life was just "there".  Brain overpowering me; couldn't relax, etc., etc.  Had the most terrible urge to drink...could taste the beer and all.  Started feeling that old self defeating attitude as I tried to remind myself why I didn't need to drink.  The old attitude of "why ( Read more... )

Only 29 days to go. November 25th will mark one year of sobriety. Think I'll have a party...get drunk...
JUST KIDDING!!!!!!!!! (humor people..humor)
I know I can never drink again. Something that I learned in AA, made alot of sense(for me). It's that first drink that does it. It won't matter how long I've been sober, if I have that first drink I'll ( Read more... )

12 days to go for my 9 month chip.
101 days till my one year chip.
And 33 days till my first court hearing.
Philip has filed for the divorce.  Trying to get physical custody, child support and legal fees from me.
whatever!
Did not want an ugly divorce.  But he's making it one.  So the fight is on.
One major change about me since I left Philip:
I'm no ( Read more... )

See that??  Look up again...

204

Two hundred and four days!!!!!!

6 and a half months

Pure, clean sobriety!

I am very proud of myself.

And what has 6  months of sobriety brought me?
What accomplishments have I made?

- I was able to get my GED
- I was able to leave Phiilp
- I was able to keep my kids
- I was able to get a great (and stable) job
- I was able to ( Read more... )

I got the job ( Read more... )

I have to admit that it feels great to be working again.  I'm finally getting used to 3rd shift, and the lack of sleep.  Though my routine is improving.  
Leave for work at 8:45pm, start work at 9:30pm, get off work at 6:00am, get home at 6:45am, get kids on the bus at 7:30am, go to sleep shortly after, wake up at 3:00pm, do the family thing, and ( Read more... )

55 days without a drink ( Read more... )

In case it wasn't clear ( Read more... )

Oh, and Whitty.....
Last day of school is Dec. 20th...
Would love to do lunch wif ya! Will definitely figure out a way to make that happen!

~s

I didn't think the holidays were going to be rough this year ( Read more... )