Originally Published: April 10th, 2025
2026
One positive change I have made in my life is nurturing a spiritual practice.
To spend time each day in prayer, talking to the God of my understanding, then listening with meditation.
I haven’t yet attained the level of discipline where I sit in quiet practice over an extended period of time. I don’t think my hips could take it!
What I am doing now is taking time each morning and before I go to sleep to say AA’s 3rd and 7th Step Prayers.
During my busy work day in a high school, I purposely find pockets of moments to focus on my breath, calm my mind, ask for guidance and strength, then inwardly listen as best as I can.
S, 🌻
2025
Accepting I Am An Alcoholic
I cannot drink alcohol.
I am an alcoholic.
Alcohol is poison to me.
Once I take a drink, I have a mental obsession and physical craving for more.
It’s taken me almost 30 years to accept this.
My sobriety date is August 1st, 2023.
Since then, each day has slowly improved as a result of being a part of and working a 12-Step program.
This 12-Step Program is now a daily way of life for me.
S, 🌻
My Struggles With Alcoholism
2018
- Mystic Order – Reiki Level 3A – 21 Day Cleanse – My Alcoholism Is Gone
- Spiritual Discipline – My Alcohol Addiction – My Story Now
- Personal Development – Still Alcohol Free
2019
- Is Too Much a Choice or Addiction?
- Personal Development – After 10 Months – This Wild Woman Is Drinking Again
- Reiki Principle For Today – I Will Not Worry
- Personal Development – This Wild Woman Still Struggles With Alcohol
2020
- One Year No Beer – 28-Day Alcohol Free Challenge
- Personal Development – A Wild Woman Redefined? Absolutely!
- Personal Development – Living Alcohol Free – Day 78
2021
2023
2024
2025
- Overthinking & The Joys Of Living My Twenty-Four Hour AA Program
- From Anxiety To Sobriety: My Life Journey From 52 – 56
- The Distinct Languages of AA, DBT & CPT
- Am I Willing To Trust In God?
2026
Me too!!!
One of the best decisions I’ve ever made… 🌻💛☀️ Sending Hugs!!
Well done Stephanie – an excellent accomplishment! 🌻🧡💪
Thank you Sara. Sending hugs! 🤗🌻💛☀️
Big hugs in return Stephanie! 😘🧡☀️🌞
Congratulations! A sober friend of mine once said to me that recovery is the best gift I can give to the world. While my addiction history is different, I give you props for the work you are doing!
Thank you Joe! My goal is to destigmatize alcoholism and the shame associated with the label. Perhaps in some small way my honesty will help others get the help they need. 🌻💛☀️
Way to go! That is definitely a wonderful, positive change!
Thanks you Sarah! 🤗🌻💛☀️
amazing post … can I reblog this?
Yes. Thank you for this. 🌻💛☀️😊
Congratulations, and I wish you all the best and strength in continuing… 😊💪💛
Thank you! 🌻💛☀️😊
Wonderful🌍
Thank you. 😊
Thank God for the gift of AA and thank God for the gift of you, my daughter 🌻💛☀️😊
Love you mama… 🌻💛☀️😊
I am glad that you are able to be free from alcohol.. keep moving positively, we are all here to support you. Keep spirit
Thank you Catatan. I appreciate your support…. 🌻☀️🌟🙏🏻💛
You’re wellcome joy