A few days ago I was doubting that I had the words to express what reaching 365 days alcohol free (AF) meant to me. It has been such a personal journey but one whose progress I have openly shared. Until now I haven't been able to crystallise how I've changed and how my sober life has played a part in this. Hopefully the below will resonate with someone, who may wish to take a similar path or be inspired to share their journey of change. 13 things I have learned during my firs

I need some motivation so I’m just going to try writing and see where it takes me this morning. I am about 70% through my latest assignment for the MAPP and its tough going. I am lucky enough that I have been able to take a few days to try and just get it finished. But now I’m flagging. The piece of work is challenging in lots of different ways. Like a lot of study on the course so far, it’s a unique combination of academic focus on positive psychology as a growing social sci

Just one beer, seemed a good idea Until it led to another. Two led to three, numbed as need be Pushing bad thoughts undercover. Bad dreams, restless sleep Self-forgotten and forlorn again. This morning I’m sneezing, my mind madly reeling Yet nothing outside seems changed. I feel half of myself, just fragments of health Left from the progress I’d made. Why can’t I duly, do the things that are truly On the path of a life lived unafraid. Why do I write this? It was only three dr