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Sunday 19 September 2021

8 Years No Booze

One crisp winter night I was walking "across the tracks" to a place I used to go and visit sometimes when I was binge drinking in North Battleford, Saskatchewan. As I walked, I slipped on the ice and fell flat on my back in the alley. As I lay there staring straight up into the chilly atmosphere, I could see that the sky was filled with brightly glittering stars. To the left, the huge spotlight that shines out from the Gold Eagle Casino was flashing around in circles like it did in those days. Tears of pain and frustration welled up in my eyes and I cried out to God as I surely had times before. (I had been drinking and apparently slipping and falling on the ice in an alley was the last straw that day.) Even though it was probably close to seven years and many petitions of the same stripe later, I do find myself today without the urge to drink, drug or smoke. It has been eight years. In fact, I was able to quit drinking coffee and caffeinated teas by the same power. And that Being, that Abstract Entity that I have been crying out to my whole life, that is God to me. My Maker.
 
 

 
Pre-pandemic, I had been anticipating an upcoming global poverty fundraiser slash awareness party. The important selling points to other would-be-party-goers were the two cash bars. For me, two cash bars meant two good reasons for me to have a party plan. When I quit drinking, I had to plan out much of my day-to-day activities. Especially parties! I must not go hungry or thirsty. I still keep a plan of several ways out in case of an alcoholic emergency, which I think I personally have never had since I quit drinking. Although I do not have urges to drink ever, I can NEVER take that for granted. Sometimes a pocket candy will suffice. Perhaps a safe alcohol free person to call in case I suddenly want to drink. I am pretty sure I am on guard from alcohol today about the same as I was when I first quit eight years ago.
 
 


I remain happy to be here writing about one of my all-time favorite topics! Freedom from Alcohol and Drug Addiction. I want everyone to be left with valuable “Sober Li” info on how to get healthier, have a better personal life, and make more money and, of course, possibly get and remain booze free, when they finish reading my blogs. 
 
Anyone can find out more about me on social media. I have active Twitter, Instagram and Facebook accounts. I still write at Lisa's Sober Blog. I own Lisa’s e-Store and More, an online gift shop. One of my followers once wrote a wonderful testimonial that goes like this:
 
“Lisa, I was really moved by what I have read and felt deeply about the abuses you have been through. I still cannot get my head around the 10 relationships filled with abuse! No one should go through that.
 
I really feel so sorry for you for having had to grow up like that and equally relieved to learn that you pulled through it all and have come out on top. Like you, I abhor any form of abuse against women and children. Being married with two beautiful kids, I understand how one would feel if such abuses were done to my daughter or wife. 
What I don't understand is how you've survived so long and make a very strong comeback! That feat is truly remarkable! I fully support your cause. 

Keep up the good fight and continue to stay clear headed. I feel your pride in your accomplishments through your story and I really really am happy for you. Please continue to stay strong as you're a big inspiration for many.”

 -RJFOSTER
 
 


First of all, Maslow's hierarchy of needs; when I was drinking and drugging, I wasn’t getting my basic needs of food, water, warmth, rest, security, and safety. Once these needs were met after I quit using alcohol to make my problems worse, I was able to move on. I could start thinking about my relationships. Some unhealthy relationships had to end. Some relationships needed work. Some relationships needed a break to consider things. After a while, I was even ready to start new relationships. While this was going on, I wrote some books. I trained to be a Peer Support Worker. Now I'm taking university courses to get a Bachelor's Degree.


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Lisa L'Heureux is the author of 7 books. Her work includes the Lisa's Sober Blog Series, This and the Man in the Moon and This One is About Domestic Violence. She lives in Alberta, Canada, with her family.

​More than 8 years ago, Lisa retired from practicing alcoholism.

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