Author Archives: diaryofanalcoholic

And took my pride with me. Last night, since my finals are over, some of my supposed friends and I decided to go out and celebrate. We went to a restaurant to eat, and then afterwards they insisted on going … Continue reading →

I’d choose to bring back someone’s dead loved one, even if it meant I had to give up my own life for it. I would, quite happily. There are so many hurting families that need their children/spouses/siblings and so on … Continue reading →

After watching  and being moved to the point of tears by Henry’s Story yesterday, I decided I wanted to sit my youngest brother down and get him to watch it with me. I haven’t discussed this before, but I am … Continue reading →

Dear Alcohol, I’m sorry, but we can no longer see each other. I know it’s been a really long time since I became acquainted with you at that party when I was about thirteen, but lately, this relationship has become … Continue reading →

I like to laugh (who doesn’t?), but life and its challenges hasn’t really allowed for much laughter lately. Fortunately for me, yesterday I finally got a large dose of it, and man, has it made me feel good. My mum’s … Continue reading →

I feel like panic attacks are taking over my life. I’ve been having them more and more lately and they make me feel like such a freak, especially if it happens out in public. The other night was probably the … Continue reading →

I’m still around. Every day is hard, still. Some are harder than others. There is a lot going on in my life right now (apart from trying to remain sober, obviously), so I’m feeling rather overwhelmed. I have started seeing … Continue reading →

Henry, Happy Birthday, mate. Thank you for continuing to inspire and motivate me in this journey I am facing. Without you, I might have never begun. Without you, I may not have the courage to keep going. And without you, … Continue reading →

It’s strange how easy it is to become ‘addicted’ to blogging. It’s drawn me in quickly and while I feel I’m doing it mostly for myself, part of me is doing it for those reading, too. Considering the other addiction … Continue reading →

Yes, sadly I did drink last night, but I was actually feeling okay about it, because it was controlled and social and I didn’t let myself get wasted. I wasn’t going to let myself regret it and instead was just … Continue reading →