Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending. – Carl Bard
In this circle, we hope to provide a place to write about your experiences clearly and truthfully. Whether you are the addicted person or a person touched by another’s addiction, you are welcome here to share your journey. Our community is here to provide support. Remember – recovery is an opportunity and we are all here to help those of you seeking to regain a healthy mind, body, and spirit.
In this circle, we hope to provide a place to write about your experiences clearly and truthfully. Whether you are the addicted person or a person touched by another’s addiction, you are welcome here to share your journey. Our community is here to provide support. Remember – recovery is an opportunity and we are all here to help those of you seeking to regain a healthy mind, body, and spirit.
Addiction & Recovery Circle
Rock bottom
What is that, anyway? I know I've heard that is different for people. I wonder, does a person have to hit "rock bottom" before they quit drinking? It is a legitimate question for me. There are some times when I thought I hit it. I would stop drinking for a few days, maybe a week. …
Relationships with addicts
I spent a lot more time here than usual the last week or so and I’ve read a surprising amount of entries from people who are confused/hurt/frustrated about what to do with their alcoholic/addict significant other. This hits home for me as I was/am the alcoholic, have been sober for over 6 years a...
Dark stretch of road
I overthink. A lot. Endless hours with myself and my mind. I can’t say it’s a good place to be. Honestly, it’s often a sad, depressing area. Judging, questioning myself. I question myself enough I sure don’t need anyone else’s input into it. There’s a simple stretch of interstate that runs throug...
15 years clean and without meth…
How is that even possible? How did we make it to today? Those first days. Those millions of relapses. I was sure I’d die in each one. I was positive I’d never make it out of “the game” alive. Not with any amount of my soul still intact. Not with any self esteem. Not worth…
Craving Numbness.
Today. Today I'm scrubbing my house like a crazy person. It gives an outlet for the anxiety. It keeps me busy. Pacing. Scrubbing. Trying to control my surroundings since I feel I really can't control anything else. I wish I could simply flip a switch. Change my mind set. Not feel how I fe...
Day 1 again
So it's back on day 1. I've been drinking non stop since my last time. I'm tired. I'm sick. I'm over it. I need to do this. Day 1. Again.
Day 1 End
Well i did it. Its 9.11pm and I'm getting tired from a day of boredom and stress and making myself distracted every 2 seconds with horrible chores. My partner wanted to go out tonight... so I had to tell him that I'm trying to quit drinking and I dont feel comfortable going out because it'll…
Day 1 … Part 1
Its 11.16 and I've been up since 8am. First thought... coffee then beer. So I had my coffee. Then I had another coffee. Then i cleaned the house from top to bottom. I've literally done everything. And now its 11.16. And I'm sitting on the couch wondering what to do. I dont want to eat…
Its time
It's time to quit drinking. I'm 30 years old... and I've finally realised I have a problem. Actually i realized quite a while ago but never strong enough to address it. It's funny because I'm sitting in my car right now... drinking a 6 pack... telling myself it's time. Except I can't even put thi...
Serenity Prayer (short version)
Fuck it.