July 22nd is a special day

So my “no vodka” in June didn’t stick…I think there was one night in June when I drank, and then July I’ve drank three times I think, once a week. No major fall out from any of the sessions, just….ugh!! Ugh is the only way I can describe the last two times I have drank.

Here we go again…..

So regarding my short break a few weeks ago, night 2 was successful again, we had a gathering outside all the caravans and I mostly engaged with my toddler – because I’m mum and that’s my job and we had a lovely time, I enjoyed it. The third night though I just decided I would

1 night down, 2 to go

So last night was the first night of the “mini holiday” and I resisted the urge to drink. It wasn’t too strong, but I did consider it a few times when others were drinking and talking about it/posting pictures in WhatsApp group etc…. there were also several times I was so grateful to myself that

Oh May oh My!

Well this May has been so much better than last years, I drank everyday last May, I think a lot of it does come down to not having to get up for work last year and the responsibilities etc. I didn’t drive for so long, that used to mean I could drink. There have been

Still here

I’m still here and I’m still sober and I’m still happy!! Apologies for the silence I’ve just been run off my feet and not needed to vent at all (which is great!) and have been busy living life…will aim to do a “proper post” soon though… loving life and being sober x

A happy birthday

I did it!! I had a lovely sober birthday….my friends laughed when I asked for a cup of tea, and I did hold a glass of champagne and take a sip just to have a toast and pretend, but I didn’t want more and I went to bed a happy sober Lou 😁

Pre-Birthday

It’s my last day of being 35 and I’m looking forward to hugs and chilling out with my family these next few days, sober so I can actually take it all in and not forget it!!