10 Great Things about NOT Drinking

There are plenty of us out here who aren't drinking these days.  You might be pregnant.  You might be trying to GET pregnant. You might be supporting a partner who's pregnant.  You might be sick.  You might be allergic.  You might just not want to drink - HOW DARE YOU.  Contrary to popular belief, most …

Easy does it

Long term sobriety is a marathon, not a sprint.  That's as close to a running metaphor as you'll ever hear me spout.  I've got a few 24 hours going here, but at times it can feel as though I'm just starting out.  Fumbling, clawing, grasping for calm, cool and collected.  Groping for the wisdom to …

10 Ways Toddlers are Just like Tiny Alcoholics

I'm a recovering alcoholic.  I have two toddlers.  My world is pretty much full of drunks (both active and sober) and toddlers and I find this oddly comforting as they're my favorites. Have you ever said no to an alcoholic?  Saying no to a toddler is oddly similar.  Neither cares for the word "no" very …