Revealed: It is easy to let up on the spiritual program of action and rest on our laurels. We are headed for trouble if we do, for alcohol is a subtle foe. (BB, pg. 85) I remember the first time I learned that smoking pot was a no no in the rooms of AA. IContinue reading “Skeletons 2.10 – My Recovery Revealed”
Tag Archives: alcoholism
Skeletons 2.6 – My Recovery Reflection
Reflection (past) – Hindsight is 20/20…sometimes. Sooooooo, we decided it was a good idea to go to Las Vegas for Easter weekend 2018. Easter weekend in Sin City? Really? Yes! With the kids? You know it! We needed to get out of dodge. H suggested it and I said “hey, why not?” The plan wasContinue reading “Skeletons 2.6 – My Recovery Reflection”
Skeletons 2.5 – My Reactions
In this next post, I talk about my interventions. Fun times, you guys, fun times. If you think you may have a drinking problem, well, I hate to break it to ya but you’re probably right. Wanna chat about it? I’m all ears! You can find me on Insta @myrecoveryrevealed. Reactions: Life is 10% whatContinue reading “Skeletons 2.5 – My Reactions”
Skeletons 2.4 – My Recovery Responsibility
Responsibility (past & present): “Every time you point a finger at someone, there are 3 pointing back at you.” – Unknown My favorite game to play in life has been the “blame game.” Call me out and my go to reaction is more often than not, defensive. I will go to great lengths to justifyContinue reading “Skeletons 2.4 – My Recovery Responsibility”
Skeletons 2.3 – My Reckonings
Reckonings: “Most of us have been unwilling to admit we were real alcoholics. No person likes to think he is bodily and mentally different from his fellows.” (BB, Chapter 3) I’ll never forget a moment that occurred while talking to my sister on the phone. It was day time. I was drunk and I rememberContinue reading “Skeletons 2.3 – My Reckonings”
Skeletons 2.2 – My Recovery Review
**Disclaimer: As mentioned in my About page, this blog has morphed into way more than I thought it would and with that has come various changes over the past 3 years. I’ve updated the Home Page again to reflect those changes so check it out if the mood strikes you. Wanna know what else I did?Continue reading “Skeletons 2.2 – My Recovery Review”
Skeletons 2.1 – My Recklessness
Recklessness: “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over, expecting different results.” – Albert Einstein (so it is written.) Suffice it to say, I brought upon myself a multitude of consequences in my 14 year drinking career – physically, emotionally, mentally, financially and legally. I also dodged many bullets in between all of theContinue reading “Skeletons 2.1 – My Recklessness”
A Rebel is Resisting Change (of her Closet)
Okay, I’m done telling you when this was originally published. I’ll tell you when I’m “up to date.” Remember my very first post about purging my closet? Wait, before I continue, if you are a rebel like me and didn’t start from the beginning like I told you to on my home page, then youContinue reading “A Rebel is Resisting Change (of her Closet)”
My Rebellion and Recovery Rekindled
This was originally published on March 4, 2018. Rekindled: Friends walk in and out of our lives but the good ones always find their way back or never leave to begin with. **Disclaimer: This is the last post of “What the Hell it Was Like” and it is long AF. The topics include nicknames andContinue reading “My Rebellion and Recovery Rekindled”
My Reassurance
I wrote this post on December 10, 2018. I can’t tell you what led up to me stumbling across this post today but for what it’s worth, this is a MAJOR God shot and another confirmation that I am exactly where I need to be. There is nothing wrong with me and I’m okay. InContinue reading “My Reassurance”
My Recovery Revealed 