by Duncan McLeod | Sep 28, 2022 | Life Skills, Sobriety
I am no military tactician, but I imagine that a mighty push forward into enemy territory might well be followed by a time of regrouping. I would expect an initial address of efforts towards capturing the hostile ground, and then a secondary one directed towards...
by Duncan McLeod | Sep 28, 2022 | Life Skills, Sobriety
Yesterday I posted a video wherein I talked about feeling low, tired, lacklustre, and generally a bit naff during weeks two and three of going sober. My best guess is that it’s a chemistry thing. My body should be a happy, carefully balanced ‘virgin’...
by Duncan McLeod | Sep 27, 2022 | Sobriety
by Duncan McLeod | Sep 26, 2022 | Life Skills, Sobriety
Support is crucial I am going to thank and celebrate each, and every, one of those seconds! I am still sober! I am still on the train. That I see going 11 days, without pouring poison down my throat, as an accomplishment, is seriously messed up. I know! But I do...
by Duncan McLeod | Sep 26, 2022 | Life Skills, Sobriety
Not a good day Not an easy day The bad voice in my head was loud. I struggled to stay focused. I waned and wobbled. Why? Who knows? Maybe the euphoria of these initial victorious days has a sell-by date and has ebbed? Maybe it’s a full moon. Maybe I am human? Maybe...
by Duncan McLeod | Sep 26, 2022 | Life Skills, Musings, Sobriety
Let’s take stock. I check my diary and count the days again! 9 My train has definitely left the station and the amazing, terrific, fantastic, brilliant -shall I go on? YES! – incredible, fabulous, IN-YOUR-FACE-ALCOHOL! news is that .. I have a ticket! AND, I am on...
