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Hey - thanks so much for taking the time to check me out. I am 33 years old, a single, self-employed, working mum. I suffer from depression and have a history of self harm. (Don't run away...) Recently discovered I am an alcoholic with an entirely unmanageable

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Health & Fitness > Alcoholism What is Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) really like?: 2 of 23
AA is nothing like I expected. It is not all scary old men. Drunk. It has enabled me to see myself and my life very differently. And it is the reason that I sit here at 9pm on a Friday sober and content. Here is my personal account of what AA has been like for me this week: It amazes me that I have days where I realise that ... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Addiction: 6 of 33
On my 30th day without alcohol, I had a run in with a traffic warden. Not an unusual occurence for me. But this one was different... I have always had the attitude that because I pay my road tax I can park wherever I want. If I get a ticket, so what. I pay the fine and play the odds that I probably won't get another ticket f... More..
Health & Fitness > Alcoholism Surviving Alcoholism: 10 of 36
I am surviving alcoholism. To my surprise, survival involves me feeling - and looking - like an extra from the video for Thriller. I actually look more frightening than the star himself (both now and back then). And I thought the (Wo)Man in the Mirror was scary when I had been drinking... I have a history of depression, and ... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Michael Jackson: A pop icon: 2 of 7
"Oh my God can't believe what I saw when I turned on the TV..." Michael Jackson ft Janet Jackson, Scream (HIStory) An icon must have phenomenal success, the ability to attract and entertain, and longevity. The first two albums I was ever given as gifts on LP (I know - I'm so old) were True Blue by Madonna and Bad by Michael ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Self-injury: 4 of 12
I am a woman, mother, professional and entrepreneur. Who self harms. Only a handful of people know about my self harming, and most of them only know in their professional capacity. They know it takes the form of cutting my arm with a knife. Nowadays. But I don't remember a time when I did not harm myself. It has always been ... More..
Health & Fitness > Alcoholism Self harm and alcohol: 2 of 6
I do not write with any medical expertise. But as an alcoholic with a long history of self harm, I do write with experience. I do not recall a time in my life when I did not self harm, so I have no doubt whatsoever that self harming has always been a part of who I am. As I child, I used to get in trouble for picking at scabs... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Growing up with an alcoholic parent: 14 of 31
I grew up with an alcoholic parent. And now history repeats itself as my 2 children are growing up with an alcoholic parent. Me. I didn't know I was an alcoholic until about 2 months ago. I might have occasionally wondered if I might have a drink problem (while half way down a bottle of wine at 10.00am in times of severe str... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Life Is there such a thing as a functional family?: 7 of 14
When I was a kid, I was a big fan of Dynasty and The Colbys. LOVED them. And Dallas (even though I was only about 9 years old and used to be mortified if there was any kind of love scene since I was watching it with my mum). And now I could be living in any of the above. There is always some family drama going on. Sadly with... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Life after miscarriage: 8 of 14
I suffered a miscarriage 5 years ago. And I choose the word deliberately as I don't believe any woman who wants her baby "has" a miscarriage. Miscarriages are suffered. Often silently. And privately. Agonisingly. When it happened to me, I truly did not believe there was such a thing as life after miscarriage. Five years late... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Life Religious aspects of the Alcoholics Anonymous program (AA) assessed: 3 of 5
I'm a submarine Christian. I come up when I'm in trouble. Despite not being "religious", I do believe none of us are solely made of mind and body. We all experience another element, and many of us refer to it in different terms. Our conscience. Soul. Sixth sense. I call it spirit. And in the same way that I have to nurture m... More..