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Day 45 – The straight and narrow.

Day 45 – The straight and narrow.

by Duncan McLeod | Oct 9, 2022 | Faith, life building,, Life Skills, Musings, Sobriety

I am in a strange phase within my recovery process, and expect to sojourn here for a while. I am doing well. I occupy a good place. I believe that I am mostly ‘out’ of the alcohol trap. Mmm? Caution! Mostly out means partially still ‘in’....
Day 44 – Smoke and mirrors – Let’s talk about treats and rewards

Day 44 – Smoke and mirrors – Let’s talk about treats and rewards

by Duncan McLeod | Oct 8, 2022 | life building,, Life Skills, Sobriety, staying sober

I am not pretending to myself that I didn’t enjoy alcohol in plenty of circumstances because that would be an untruth. What I am saying is that alcohol was not the friend it pertained to be. In time, it revealed itself to be a deadly noxious element that...
Day 40 – I need to think about emotions and feelings.

Day 40 – I need to think about emotions and feelings.

by Duncan McLeod | Oct 4, 2022 | Life Skills, Sobriety

I need to think about emotions and feelings. Why? Because I think they played a role in my alcohol consumption.  I probably need to understand that role if I want to remain a non-drinker, which I do. It’s a big subject but here is where I’m at so far:...
Day 38 – Socializing sober

Day 38 – Socializing sober

by Duncan McLeod | Oct 2, 2022 | Life Skills, Sobriety, staying sober

I have always thought that I wore my heart on my sleeve and didn’t pretend to be that which I’m not. I am me, take it or leave it. So I thought. However, the cold light of sobriety has revealed some caveats and small-print, within me, which don’t...

Day 37 – Life in the sober lane

by Duncan McLeod | Oct 1, 2022 | Sobriety, staying sober

I am so delighted to be at day 37. I feel very proud of myself. I feel anything is...
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