Comments on: Can I have one drink of alcohol?

By: Madison

Madison — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:23:55 +0000

Thanks for your nice words. As you know, there are many ups and downs in sobriety and sometimes I am a little hesitant to share some things on this blog because I would rather keep it optimistic. I truly do have more good times than bad. But, there are bad times and that is part of the journey. I know that when I gave up drinking, I wanted to read all about what others were going through, so from time to time I just say it like it is and that was one of those times. I am glad that you could relate and that it you helped somewhat. Maybe I should share more!

Congratulations on being sober for a year, I am nearly there myself. Quite a journey that is for sure.

Keep coming back and feel free to share some of your tips with us.

By: jenny

jenny — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 17:36:40 +0000

Madison-

Thank you so much for writing this. Last night I was having one of those nights where I was pretty much driving myself NUTS in my head thinking the exact same thoughts as you wrote here. I googled “Sobriety is hard” and came across your page. It really made me feel better. I’ve been sober a little over a year now and I’m starting to think things like “What if I want to move to Italy someday? I won’t be able to drink wine!” and just ridiculous fear-driven thoughts that are totally taking me out of the day.

Anyway, your blog really helped me realize that everyone goes through this stuff in sobriety. Its hard and it really sucks sometimes. But realizing we aren’t alone (no matter how lonely it can feel sometimes) gives me a lot of courage.

Keep it up, congrats on staying sober, and thank you SO SO much for sharing this.

By: Madison

Madison — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 03:52:53 +0000

Thank you very much Brett.

I had to get it off my chest and share with everyone. It certainly helped to write it out the way I did. I can not say that the cravings have gone but I am feeling more positive. This is just another phase in the sobriety journey. I will be pleased when it is over, that is for sure!

By: Brett

Brett — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 21:37:29 +0000

That would be congrats.

Brett.

By: Brett

Brett — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 21:36:13 +0000

Hi Madison.

My God girl you had me worried!!!!!

I nearly choked on my coffee!

I am so proud of you. Thank you for being so honest.

People like myself look up to you for inspiration.

It can be tough some days. That is life though, with or without alcohol.

The mind can be a terrible thing some days can’t it. So strong at times and so weak at others.

Congats on making the RIGHT decision.

Keep up the great work.

Brett.

By: Madison

Madison — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 19:52:27 +0000

Thanks Patrick.
Days like that are difficult to handle. But today I woke up and did not have to hang my head in shame, I made it through a difficult day yesterday and just as I thought, today has been an easier day.
You just have to do whatever it takes to get out of a funk, anything other than having a drink of course!

By: Patrick

Patrick — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 10:08:17 +0000

Your honesty saved you in this case…..good job Princess!

This is a big part of how it works. If you do not have an outlet, and you keep all that bottled up inside of you, then eventually you would drink.

So thank you for sharing the solution….this is recovery in action.