anniversary, anxiety, bipolar disorder, drinking, mental illness, mental wellness, sober, sobriety, social anxiety

The First Year.

One year ago. That was the last time I consumed alcohol. I didn't have a terrible hangover the next day, but I remembered that I probably shouldn't have driven home as "tipsy" as I was, which lead me to remembering all of the many times I could barely remember how I got home. It was… Continue reading The First Year.

bipolar disorder, mental illness, mental wellness

75 Days To Go and Lots of Other Things

I've been absent. I've also been dealing with a depressive episode. The two are not unrelated. I read this awesome blog today celebrating a one year soberversary, and I realized I'm only 75 days behind that person. Like, What? That's decent. Like, hey girl - that's really good! So what did I do? I started… Continue reading 75 Days To Go and Lots of Other Things

mental wellness

My JOMO and A Milestone

I am writing this on Day 30 of Teetotalism. The date is February 13, 2019. It may not seem like a giant milestone to some, but I feel like every milestone is giant. It's proof that we're trying; that we're doing it! I had my first restaurant outing this past Sunday. A lovely Galentine's Brunch… Continue reading My JOMO and A Milestone

bipolar disorder, mental wellness

When in Doubt – Don’t

There is this thing that most people have when they drink. It is the thing that says, “You’ve had enough. It’s time to stop.” I do not have that thing. It took me a really long time to realize that I don’t have it. Going out and drinking was fun and after a few drinks… Continue reading When in Doubt – Don’t