Lately I have been all over the map in terms of emotions. I've snapped at people close to me, I've had a few self-loathing spirals, I just haven't generally felt myself. In the past alcohol was the solution to these cycles. It made the frustration pass quickly and after a few weeks of benders I'd … Continue reading Sitting with difficult emotions
Lately I have been all over the map in terms of emotions. I've snapped at people close to me, I've had a few self-loathing spirals, I just haven't generally felt myself. In the past alcohol was the solution to these cycles. It made the frustration pass quickly and after a few weeks of benders I'd … Continue reading Sober in Vegas: Sitting with difficult emotions
In the past year I started telling my family and friends about my decision to stop drinking. There are still some folks I haven't had the nerve to talk to about it, but as I've shared my journey with those close to me something special started happening. People wanted to talk. Some friends wanted to … Continue reading Sober in Vegas: Thoughts from a friend at 1 year sober
In the past year I started telling my family and friends about my decision to stop drinking. There are still some folks I haven't had the nerve to talk to about it, but as I've shared my journey with those close to me something special started happening. People wanted to talk. Some friends wanted to … Continue reading Thoughts from a friend at 1 year sober
