[ Skip to main content ]
Articles

These are my intentions for today

February 13th, 2019 Mrs D's Blog

sunrise-3771550_640

Today I am not going to shy away from anything that is happening to me.

I’m not going to run from nerves or frustration.

I’m not going to numb or avoid anger, boredom or unease.

Today I’m going to allow all of my emotions to be felt in all their raw glory.

Today I’m going to put my best foot forward and face ANYTHING and EVERYTHING that comes at me with a clear head and honest intention.

I’m going to accept that I’m not perfect, and nor is life, and that’s perfectly ok.

Today might be fantastic, it might be totally meh or it might be downright hard. Whatever the case I’m going to be ok.

I’m going to get through to bedtime without reaching for any booze to help get me through.

Because I am sober, I am in recovery, and this is what I do. I face every day raw.

It’s a gritty way to live sometimes – especially when the going gets tough – but overall incredibly satisfying and rewarding. I wouldn’t want it any other way.

Love, Mrs D xxx

Share this post

Continue reading

My sober pandemic: Claire

Interviews

“Strangely as time has gone on, I’ve relaxed more.

May 4, 2020

Happy Sober Reality!

Mrs D's Blog

Oh wow everyone … how utterly incredible you all are for sharing those brutal truths.

August 30, 2014

Anxiety and depression in recovery

Guest Posts

This guest post comes from Suzy Morrison, recovery expert and counsellor specialising in alcohol use, addiction and substance use.

August 31, 2023

My sober pandemic: Sam

Interviews

This is a new series of ‘Sober Lockdown Stories’ featuring people with any length of sobriety sharing how they’re keeping themselves well during the global pandemic crisis.

April 5, 2020