11:56 pm
Today, June 14, marks 11 years since starting this blog. And, of course, 11 years since I got sober (well, it took a few false starts, but I do consider June 14 as the beginning of it all). I started this blog as a way to get and stay sober, and it kept me sober–and, living, on fire–for years. Until now; or perhaps, up until I stopped writing regularly.
I admit, I’ve kind of lost track of myself these days; I just turned 49, and well, it’s interesting to go there and do the thought experiments: what does it all mean, what will I leave behind, why are the 40s for women a living hell? Haha.
Life, as it were, has fully taken control of my life, but I plan to remedy that soon. I have spent the past three years doing nothing but working, and these days, I have been feeling a lot of burnout. BUT, I look forward to sharing more and reigniting that fire–here, about other things sort of not entirely related to DDG and sobriety, and maybe elsewhere (I still do want to put DDG into book form, so it’s out there in the world, living, breathing, being).
If I can take a second, I want to (again) thank you ALL for BEING HERE for me these past 11 years. It was YOU who helped me get sober, and to stay accountable to that goal. It was you who read my posts and allowed me to ramble endlessly, in detail, about my process. It was you who backed me, lifted me up, and embraced me–even, and especially when the night was, indeed, dark and full of terrors! So, thank you, thank you, thank you…and stay tuned for more posts. 🙂
Drunky Drunk Girl 
Congratulations on 11 years. That is truly awesome. I will be 2 years on the 27th and am grateful for every sober moment. Thank you for being here
Congratulations!! Do keep writing. The long journey is much less documented and your voice on that would be most welcome. I’m at 2.5 years and that even feels somewhat forgotten in the blogosphere (in part because I’m not writing muh either 🙂 ). Adrian
Congrats on 11 years!
Congratulations on your sobriety birthday! 11 years is a great achievement 👍
Yes, those of us in recovery get to have 2 x birthdays 🥳 Enjoy
Congratulations! Sending much love and light❤️
Just checking in. Would love to hear how you’re doing. What’s new? What are you up to?
Congrats. I’m right behind you. Here’s to being one of the only sober blogs on WordPress that stayed sober 😅
Congratulations!!! You were one of the first sober blogs I read that helped me on my way! xoxoxo
Wendy
thank YOU for making my path to sobriety easier and for keeping me from feeling alone. I look forward to your next chapter(s), whatever they may entail. 11 years- how awesome is that? Big Hugs!!