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Day 6 – Self Care vs Self-Indulgence

Day 6 – Self Care vs Self-Indulgence

by Duncan McLeod | Sep 21, 2022 | Life Skills, Musings, Sobriety

The first thing I think of as I wake up: What number day is this? The second thing is: Oh my gosh! This is really happening! It’s like Christmas day every morning. This sober life is the gift that keeps on giving. Thank you! Thank you! I don’t want to get complacent....
Day 5 – Sober is ‘MORE’ not ‘less’

Day 5 – Sober is ‘MORE’ not ‘less’

by Duncan McLeod | Sep 21, 2022 | Life Skills, Musings, Sobriety

The headache is still with me, but bearable. I’m coping. Thankfully! 🙂 I LOVE this sober space which I’m occupying. Everything about it, including my body’s discomfort, feels right. Not necessarily easy though. I remain committed and focused. I am loving it. I feel...
Day 4 – I am cleansing, healing, and restoring.

Day 4 – I am cleansing, healing, and restoring.

by Duncan McLeod | Sep 21, 2022 | Faith, Life Skills, Sobriety

Day 4 I feel horrible! The headaches have arrived 😬 Expected, but still unwelcome. It is a small price to pay for freedom from slavery and the slow ruination of all that I hold dear. It will pass 🙂 I will prosper 🙂 We’re told that every cloud has a silver lining. The...
Day 3 – Changing who I am – Upgrading

Day 3 – Changing who I am – Upgrading

by Duncan McLeod | Sep 21, 2022 | Life Skills, Sobriety

DAY 3 (Get in there!!!) Today is the 3rd day in my campaign to take back my life and return me, to me. Three days to someone else might seem inconsequential. But I know better. It is FLIPPING AWESOME! I am so happy (whilst keeping the overwhelm low). I am so...
Day 2 – You’re a winner! OMG! You’re on the move! This is awesome!

Day 2 – You’re a winner! OMG! You’re on the move! This is awesome!

by Duncan McLeod | Sep 19, 2022 | Faith, Life Skills, Sobriety

Day 2 OMG! I did it!!!!!! Day 1 in the bag! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! OMG! Brilliant! I have traction. My wheels are moving. My journey has started. Very occasionally in the past, I have managed to take a break from drinking. When ‘the planets were all...
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