Welcome Everyone!

There are a whole host of reasons to stop drinking. Mine, was that I had to accept that I was an alcoholic and my life had become out of control. 

Yours could be for other reasons, but the hard fact is that quitting drinking isn't like quitting smoking. Smoking has become frowned about and taboo. It's not allowed even outside most businesses in pretty much every jurisdiction. But, alcohol - cunning, baffling, and powerful is revered in our culture. It is expected that you start drinking with a bang at age 21 and somehow incorporate that habit along with a productive life. Some, like me are unable to find a healthy balance. 

I am opening up this blog for others to talk about what they do to stay sober. Not so much what we did drinking, we all did some variation of the same things. 

I am going to add many quotes and anecdotes, because that is what this alcoholic needs to hear to stay sober. I also STRONGLY advocate going to Alcoholics Anonymous. The information, strength, and hope found there is more than any book, blog, or otherwise can tell you. 

Like I mentioned before I decided to get sober because I had too. I was young, 23 to be exact, and I had been drinking regularly only since I was 18. I had dabbled before-hand in my teen years, and I always drank to get drunk. Even at that young age. But, everything came to a head when I could no longer hold a job or take care of myself. 

I have had periods of sobriety, 5 months being my longest. And, I think the reason for me drinking more often than not is because I have never put myself out there and did what I was supposed to. What other, older alcoholics told me.  

But, I have a different resolve this time. I want to try something different. I want to put myself out there and figure out what it is this alcoholic needs to do to stay sober. 

It's a great day to be sober! 

- Darbi 

P.S. I don't want to use this as a platform to embarrass or attack anyone. I will read and comment on every comment that I can and will immediately ban you if you are abusive. This is to share hope. Nothing more.