Sobriety After 15 Years: More Discovery Than Recovery

I say I'm in recovery when really I'm in discovery.  I never had any of the things I claim to have recovered.  Only in sobriety did I find all the things alcohol promised me. October 4th, 2001 is the day I was granted some grace and I chose to receive it.  All I've discovered has …

Alcohol is a Liar and a Thief

I really only identified out loud as an alcoholic when I quit drinking.  Of course I was one long before that happened, but I didn't admit it and I certainly didn't say it out loud, let alone with any kind of the pride I carry today. I had one job 15 years ago.  Don't drink. …

You Only Get a Band-Aid if There is Blood

There's recently been a new rule established in our home.  You only get a band-aid if there is blood.  When you have twins, if one gets a band-aid, the other one wants one as well.  So we were going through a ton of band-aids for a while there because I was a sucker.  Well, not …