Good-day all! I hope everyone had a lovely Summer and is looking forward to Fall. Around here, Carla and I had an eventful time. Things have been going pretty well, but we’re still struggling with a few things. And lately, I’ve fallen into a hole regarding my recovering from Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), which I was officially diagnosed with about six months ago. This has raised a whole slew of uncomfortable questions, a ton of anxiety, and has made me more prone to drinking than before!
Truly, something must be off here because admitting you have a problem doesn’t generally make it worse, right?! It’s supposed to lead to a sense of resolution, even if it is a scary one. And I’ve accepted the idea of being an addict (hereafter, the Big-A) a couple times already, and it never fit for me. It always just seemed wrong, and since I’m the one most worried about it, I find it hard to believe that I’m in denial.
Talking About Grief, Trauma, and Addiction
Stories by Williams 