tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-921119446130836418.post8240653111806972540..comments2024-03-15T02:13:34.645+13:00Comments on Mrs D Is Going Without: Recover to LiveMrs Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13110933370498728198noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-921119446130836418.post-77259706233563362802013-03-05T06:57:57.826+13:002013-03-05T06:57:57.826+13:00Tried to file a comment here the other day but it ...Tried to file a comment here the other day but it didn't seem to register... "What, Me Sober?" already exists! http://whatmesober.com ... Chris Kennedy Lawford is coming to my city next week and I'm looking forward to meeting him. I read his books SYMPTOMS OF WITHDRAWAL and MOMENTS OF CLARITY when I first got sober in 2008 and though there are lots of folks who say he shouldn't have published "celebrity" stories, the ones by Steve Earle and Jamie Lee Curtis really helped me. It's great to know you, Mrs. D. cheers /GGuineverehttp://guineveregetssober.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-921119446130836418.post-49442941533038281852013-03-03T16:35:58.041+13:002013-03-03T16:35:58.041+13:00I just found your blog a few days ago. I have also...I just found your blog a few days ago. I have also started one myself...just as a way to vent and document my journey through sobriety. I have also been a self treater.....reading blogs and joining recovery sites. The book by Christopher Kennedy Lawford sounds interesting. I have also thought about recovery face to face meetings. For now, I have found so much support from people like yourself. Thank u!Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13236813289164919514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-921119446130836418.post-48393370000571967292013-03-03T05:40:04.235+13:002013-03-03T05:40:04.235+13:00The sober blogging community is... words fail to d...The sober blogging community is... words fail to describe what a difference everyone makes to me, every day. I am beyond grateful for this- and beyond grateful for the grace to open up, ask for help, and receive the wise words of those who came before me and after me. There's so much to learn from each person. <br /><br />How about: "My Jilted Liver" or "I Used To Be Drunk, Now I'm Just High On Life!" (Total tongue in cheek there...) I've often thought we should compile a "best of" blog post book. Hmmmm.<br /><br />I'm a "self-treater" too. I've been thinking of a group for that as well. Which is kind of an oxymoron, huh? "I'm in the Self-Treater Group!" ;) amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05121059866790215726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-921119446130836418.post-14016953441802720542013-03-03T02:19:55.896+13:002013-03-03T02:19:55.896+13:00i've got a book title for you!
"Hello, H...i've got a book title for you!<br /><br />"Hello, Higher Power. It's me, Alcoholic."<br /><br />lol<br /><br />Be well, my friend!Al K Hallhttp://alkhallanonymous.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-921119446130836418.post-71114431742774722872013-03-03T02:18:48.422+13:002013-03-03T02:18:48.422+13:00i've got a book title for you!
"Hello, H...i've got a book title for you!<br /><br />"Hello, Higher Power. It's me, Alcoholic"<br /><br />lol<br /><br />Be well, my friend!Al K Hallhttp://alkhallanonymous.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-921119446130836418.post-24904755025302640792013-03-02T05:07:07.357+13:002013-03-02T05:07:07.357+13:00Letting go...yes, what a thing we need to do now i...Letting go...yes, what a thing we need to do now in our sobriety. Not letting go, like holding my breath, was pointless and draining. Easier said than done, but it's something that brings serenity and the much needed idea that I am not in charge of the Universe, let alone what a few people might think...so why worry? So glad that you're seeing it that way...I am sure we've all had our share of waking up in the middle of the night wondering what kind of things we said or did while drunk...yikes.<br /><br />And yes, I will join the chorus and say keep writing. Your personality sparkles through the screen...why not through the page? :)<br /><br />PaulAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-921119446130836418.post-70601373106202636032013-03-02T02:35:52.544+13:002013-03-02T02:35:52.544+13:00Mrs D, I definitely think you should write a book....Mrs D, I definitely think you should write a book. You have an undeniable gift with the written word and your personality is extremely inspiring and motivating. I found your blog 5 months ago today. I am 5 months sober...TODAY. And this blog has been a huge support to me in that effort. Your honesty and humor make me look forward to each new post. And I also look forward to reading each comment to your posts. So yes, please consider writing a book...I am certain you would touch at least one person's life and save them.The Other Mrs Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-921119446130836418.post-45337851366682721162013-03-01T19:01:36.818+13:002013-03-01T19:01:36.818+13:00Book book book book! Would love to see you write a...Book book book book! Would love to see you write a book. I'd buy it! All your blogger friends would. You have an inbuilt 'platform' as they say and that is key in convincing a publishing to cough up some money and a contract. There ARE a lot of personal stories out there but I've still personally only found a few I found really well written and useful. An angle is always good - like the role blogging played in your recovery. But, hey, no pressure. Maybe you need to embrace NOT having a goal for awhile. I mean, feck, getting sober AND completing a Masters thesis are both bloody huge. Maybe it's high time for some metaphorical roses sniffing? <br /><br />Don't sweat or push it - the next thing will come to you in a flash of inspiration and enthusiasm when you're ready for it. Meanwhile, bake, workout, read, relax, enjoy. :)<br /><br />Lilly xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-921119446130836418.post-31468685187700709812013-03-01T09:37:53.507+13:002013-03-01T09:37:53.507+13:00I can't remember how or on what day I found yo...I can't remember how or on what day I found you amazing bloggers. I only know how helpful it is and continues to be. I have a long way to go, tons to learn and I am early in my sobriety.<br /><br />I have Christopher Kennedy Lawford book - which I haven't read yet. I heard him speak a few years ago.... He has a lot of wisdom and experience. I think I'll get to reading it. <br /><br />Thanks for the support...and my liver thanks you, too. <br /><br />Mrs. D should totally write a book. There really aren't that many good personal stories out there....because I have been buying them for years! The personally stories are the most helpful. They validate the high bottom drinker like me and change our thinking! It's working for me. Thank you!! Jenny... Still sober!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-921119446130836418.post-76373355638846367352013-03-01T06:38:34.363+13:002013-03-01T06:38:34.363+13:00I was just thinking the other day that I'm not...I was just thinking the other day that I'm not sure I'd be where I am in my recovery if it weren't for this blogging community. It saved my liver too!<br /><br />Love you girlfriend. Congrats again on being thesis free!!!!<br /><br />SherrySoberMomWriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04845259535764391849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-921119446130836418.post-56085512343569872692013-03-01T04:02:36.220+13:002013-03-01T04:02:36.220+13:00Ok, I'm going to have to read the book. Its p...Ok, I'm going to have to read the book. Its publisher sent a copy to me too and wanted me to promote it and give a free copy away so I guess I'll dive in and give it a look.<br /><br />I think that a lot of us are finding success in recovery just the way you and I did it, through online blogs and other internet resources would be an excellent idea for a book, especially for someone who just finished writing a monster of a thesis and has such a great communion with her readers. I do, I do, really, I do.Kary Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12674442468925628974noreply@blogger.com