Monday evening

Nearly midnight. I disappeared for a while, and am still not sure how to proceed. I wanted to let you know that I am alright, although things aren’t going brilliantly.

I have always used the blog to chart my progress, or lack of. But I worry when I feel that people are disappointed in me. I know it is my path, but I do feel a certain responsibility for what I write. When I read other blogs, I am often influenced by what I read, and I have found it impossible to detach myself from the blog and write with no regard for people who might read it. If I didn’t want people to read it, I would write it on a little piece of paper and hide it in a drawer.

So, what’s been happening? Well, I am back in a no-mans-land of indecision and doubt. But I still lack the determination to do something about it.

16 thoughts on “Monday evening”

We have been in your spot. We are not dissapointed. Concerned yes. this blog of yours is like a therapist. You get it out of your brain then it prompts you to talk about it with others. One day at a time! One bog post at a time.
Irish

Thats ok. Do keep us posted
xx

Keep writing if it helps, but certainly don’t worry about readers reactions. We’re only here to help. There is no such thing as “going back to square one”. Even if you feel like you’re having to START OVER, you are trying again with more knowledge, strength and power than you had before. Your journey was never over, it was just waiting for you to find it again. I like to know you’re OK no matter what.
Mary

we are kindred souls.

Write for yourself. No one here is judging. We are all on our own paths.

But you have lots of support here when you need it.

Anne

Hey there Annie, wishing you all the best. I just read your post, and then one from Clearlee – do you follow her? She was just marking her six months (https://seeingclearlee.wordpress.com/2015/02/16/the-long-and-winding-road-6-months/#comment-470), and said this about her stumbling start: “I had already read so many books about addiction, found Recovery 2.0, and sought addiction counselling. I had dropped into AA meetings and SMART recovery meetings. I was a member of InTheRooms. I am stubborn as hell and it took me all this and more to get sober. It even took me reading blogs and blogging *for 6 months* before I could finally stick with it. And I don’t think a day has gone by that I haven’t checked my wordpress account. It has been my saviour.”
– the emphasis on the blogging *for 6 months* is clearlee’s, not mine. I don’t know how long you’ve been blogging, but clearly (ha!) you’re not alone in struggling to get a foothold in sobriety. Your intention seems strong – you are still here – but maybe you just need to throw something else into the mix. I hope you work out what that is 🙂 Hugs. xx

Hey. This is your blog. If other people get butt-hurt about what you write or what you do, fuck ’em. They know how to click the X in the red box.

Your here and you are still trying, that is all that matters. It will come. As they say in AA, you are right where you are supposed to be.

It’s always good to hear from you Annie!

Dear Annie,
I believe that daily writing is healing.
Write away!
It is your blog!
Peace and Hugs,
Wendy

We’re only here to love and encourage you. No judgment. It really is that simple.

You’ll find your way into the light. We all do eventually.

Sherry

Keep writing, Annie, no one is judging. You will make it 🙂

We support you no matter what..keep coming back to your blog…

It’s your space to write whatever you want or need to write about. It’ll always be here waiting for you whenever you’re ready – as well as a lot of non-judgemental and supportive people.