I am sorry I have been distant. I am still here. Things are not perfect, and I need to sort a lot of stuff out. I would like to come back.
I need to do what I did in January – that is, to stop drinking.
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A Dappled Path 
I send so much love to you Annie. I am SO SO where you are..desperate to break free of the hold alcohol has over me yet completely unable to cope with life without it. I am OK most of the day but then when I get to 5:00 pm…I cant survive the shift. I have set a new start date (likely my 465th…to pick a big number…since this has been going on for so long) But Sunday June 10th is my quit day. I have followed your struggle for years and am so touched by your honesty and vulnerability. I would do anything I could to support you and maybe you could do the same for me. Reach out if that appeals to you. Again…sending love…
You can always come back! Things are seldom perfect-at least for long and there’s always stuff to sort out. You’re back now and that’s what counts today!
Xxx
Yes. Do what you did. You know the answer already.
Hug. I am glad to see you.
Anne
I was JUST thinking about you this morning! Big hug! I am giving not drinking another go myself.
Stopping is terrifying. I’m reading, reading, reading reading sober blogs and picking up strategies to use.
PS And I’ve just started a blog
Nice to see you again Annie. You CAN do this. Today is 2 weeks for me and I am feeling awesome. Quitting drinking is a great idea. Hugs. A
Glad you replied Annie. Yes, that’s what you have to do. You know it. Hugs x
Hi Annie, been wondering how you were getting on… Good to know you’re ok, but wondering why you disappeared? Did you think you would be able to control your drinking? Was there an event that triggered it? Maybe somebody here could have helped. You’re not alone xx
Annie, so glad to see you.* Just begin. No hullabaloo, no deadline. One minute at a time. You can do this.* -HM.
Hi Annie. I see you like Carolyn Knapp’s book (which I’ve also read over and over again). Do you feel like reading half of a memoir? It’s mine, and I’m trying to get some opinions about the first half as I work on the second. ; )
Yes, I would very much like to read your memoir. Are you able to send it to me? Annie x
Thank you, Annie! Only my writing coach has read it, and not the latest version. ; )
Send me an email at shawnaraeacim@gmail.com, and I can send it to you. Thank you!!!
missing you!
Hey Annie, how are things with you? Catherine x
Hi Annie, how are things with you? x
Hello Annie I hope you have got to the bottom of what is troubling you from way back, otherwise… cheers.
Hi Annie! Thinking about you and missing your words. I hope all is well. -Kate
How are you Annie?
Hi Annia
How are you? I think of you often, and hope that you’re okay.
Best best
A Sober Sister
Hi Annie, I was directed to your blog by SM’s list of blogs she follows. I’ve devoured your journey in a matter of days. I couldn’t stop reading. I’m 20something days sober and the honesty of your journey has been very helpful. I was so sad to see that you stopped writing in 2018 and my thoughts keep coming back to you. I wonder how you’re doing, I wonder if you’re managing, I wonder if you’re still trying. Don’t give up.
I hope it’s a “happy” ending.
Love
20something days
Still here! Thank you for writing. 20 something days’ sober is fantastic. Keep going!
Annie x
Amazing! It truly made my day to read your message.
Rooting for us!
20 Something days
Xx