Hi, Esther. I just read your post in the Memoir Writing class on DailyOM and thought I’d check this space out. I didn’t know it was a sober life rocks space. The cool thing is I just gave up drinking alcohol maybe last October. I just decided I was addicted to red wine and I saw it’s negative affect on me and just stopped. I didn’t realize how much it owned me! I’ll have to explore this space a little more.
With that said, I think your writing is absolutely gorgeous! I felt like I was sitting with you as you shared your beautiful story and revelation. Thanks! 🥰
A beautifully written account of acceptance and embracing change, no matter how uncomfortable. Writing it all down was my salvation when I faced my demons at the beginning of my sobriety, and it continues to be a healing salve for my self inflicted wounds as well as what genetics has thrown at me.
Thank you Jeff. Writing is such an incredible tool for healing isn't it? I've often said I think I wrote myself sober, as the discoveries I made about myself as I wrote allowed me to heal parts of me I didn't even know needed healing!
Congratulations on your sobriety and writing! It's a great way to live, isn't it?
Thank you for sharing so vulnerably about what life feels like right now. I do often wonder what our human experience would be like if when asked how we’re doing if we were honest. Would we be able to develop deeper connections?
It would be a fun experiment-a “be the change” moment. I’ve always struggled with that question of how are you because it just feels like verbal nonsense.
Thank you for being authentic and vulnerable, Esther. I'm sad to hear of the loss of your mom (sending you a big hug). Journaling does help with processing the sadness and grief and I'm so glad to hear you are giving yourself permission to process your loss.
Hi, Esther. I just read your post in the Memoir Writing class on DailyOM and thought I’d check this space out. I didn’t know it was a sober life rocks space. The cool thing is I just gave up drinking alcohol maybe last October. I just decided I was addicted to red wine and I saw it’s negative affect on me and just stopped. I didn’t realize how much it owned me! I’ll have to explore this space a little more.
With that said, I think your writing is absolutely gorgeous! I felt like I was sitting with you as you shared your beautiful story and revelation. Thanks! 🥰
Oh hi fellow Daily Om writer! And yay for your recent sobriety, it's such a wonderful gift you've given yourself! 💜💜
A beautifully written account of acceptance and embracing change, no matter how uncomfortable. Writing it all down was my salvation when I faced my demons at the beginning of my sobriety, and it continues to be a healing salve for my self inflicted wounds as well as what genetics has thrown at me.
Thank you Jeff. Writing is such an incredible tool for healing isn't it? I've often said I think I wrote myself sober, as the discoveries I made about myself as I wrote allowed me to heal parts of me I didn't even know needed healing!
Congratulations on your sobriety and writing! It's a great way to live, isn't it?
Indeed it is! I would never trade even the worst day sober for the best drunk!
I filled notebooks full during that first couple of years. I feel no shame in the tears I shed during that time either!
Thank you for sharing so vulnerably about what life feels like right now. I do often wonder what our human experience would be like if when asked how we’re doing if we were honest. Would we be able to develop deeper connections?
It would be a fun experiment-a “be the change” moment. I’ve always struggled with that question of how are you because it just feels like verbal nonsense.
Thank you for being authentic and vulnerable, Esther. I'm sad to hear of the loss of your mom (sending you a big hug). Journaling does help with processing the sadness and grief and I'm so glad to hear you are giving yourself permission to process your loss.
Hi Esther, I found you through Writing in the Dark. Love your thoughts on noticing. You might enjoy this. https://open.substack.com/pub/pocketfulofprose/p/go-with-the-flow?r=qqbxq&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
Cheers!