A Roadmap Through Early Recovery: A simple guide through the 1st year

Hello there!My name is Evoli and I am an alcoholic. This isn’t my real name, but in the need to remain anonymous, I chose a name which spelled backwards is “I Love”. And today, this is my mantra.I am a former drunk, puke ‘n rally, and sometimes blackout bed-wetter. Frequenter of coyote ugly one-night stands who put the Ass in Class!For years I was a blackout binge drinker and at times a daily drug user. Eventually, I became a daily “functional” drinker.It worked (I thought) until it didn’t.I’m a professional Interior Designer and business owner. I now know I don’t need alcohol and drugs to cope with life and to have a good time. I’ve had more fun and created more memories in my sobriety than I ever thought possible.My sober journey has been one of immense and gradual changes in the way I approach life. I found the two most important things; a sense of belonging and purpose.Today, I don’t just exist…. I Live!I Love myself!And you can too! Read more