Category Archives: alcohol

It’s been 5 days since my “stumble” and the outcome is surprising…

I made a choice to have some beer last night, Wednesday, my 51st day of getting my drinking under control.  But, I don’t feel like a failure… quite the opposite!

Today is my 50th day without drinking.  A huge change from getting plowed every night, I must say!  But, it’s not entirely effortless…

Today is the 38th day since I’ve had a drink, and tonight was the first outing I’ve had with the guys from work.  I wasn’t sure how I’d handle the decision, as everyone would be drinking and I wasn’t sure … Continue reading →

Yep, that’s right… It’s one full day past the end of the 30 day program and the longest I’ve gone without drinking any booze in over 15 years probably!

Still on schedule, just past three weeks without drinking.  The urge to hit the liquor store on the way home after work is easily avoided at this time, and even the booze in my pantry can be looked-at and I … Continue reading →

Today, I had a half hour phone call with Dave Andrews of the 30 Day Sobriety Solution program that I’ve been following.  Going into the call, I was rather “meh” about whether it would be helpful or useful, especially since … Continue reading →

It’s day 10 of my journey to curb my drinking — 1/3 of the way through the month and program.  It actually doesn’t seem like it’s been that long nor has it been especially painful to go without drinking, other … Continue reading →

One full week.  It sounds so small… so insignificant, but that means I’ve driven by the liquor store right around the corner from my house at least seven times and not once have I stopped-in to buy my beloved Pit … Continue reading →