I began my drinking at age 16
I began my drinking at age 16, and within three years my life was going down-hill. Once I got into college, drinking started to affect all areas of my life. By 2010 I had been in detoxes, hospitals, counseling, and in trouble with the authorities. Outside of these...
My name is Kathy, I am an alcoholic and addict
A constant vague, yet overwhelming feeling of foreboding, mind-numbing depression and anxiety, a suicide attempt. These are just some of the legacies I have from years of booze and dope. Are there some good memories? Yes, but I have completely accepted the fact that...
For what it’s worth
There was a time where those words brought denial, shame, and anger but today they are words of acceptance, grace, and serenity. Before I got sober my life was spinning further and further into chaos. My marriage was a glob of secrecy, lies, and lack of trust. My...