Tales Of Surviving And Thriving In An Alcohol-Obsessed Culture

Story Telling

The Little Condo on the Ocean

I’m waking up in a dark bedroom not my own with the all familiar dull thud in my head, heaviness in my heart, and the desperate need for water. All

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Story Telling

NQTD: I’m A Believer

NQTD, NQTD, NQTD. NEVER QUESTION THE DECISION. I want to join some others that I know of and have this tattooed on my body when I reach one year of

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Poetry

Central Park

I’ve sat on a bench in Central Park. Admiring the atmosphere around me. Why am I here, and what am I doing? Do I belong, or am I an imposter?

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Poetry

Time

Quickly goes time and slowly it goes All depending upon the day. Or what time of the day it is. Or what mischevious things rounded the corner in the day.

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Sober Diaries

Day 14

I really liked yesterday. It started out rather shitty as I was posting yesterday’s post on my online support group, but accidentally put it on my public Facebook page! It

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Poetry

Layers

There are many layers with tattered edges. Each ready to be lifted, folded and laid open. But each is fragile and shy, not ready to be seen. When lifted the

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Meet Kelly

I’m a midwestern gal, born and raised on the shores of Lake Michigan in Northwest Indiana. I began my recovery journey in 2020 when I finally figured out that alcohol was holding me back, and no longer had a place in the life I’m trying to create. 

I hope this blog will help you find connection, encouragement, and hope on your own Sobering Journey.

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