This is my horror story — What is Rock Bottom? Do you, like I used to, think that when you heard someone had hit rock bottom due to drink or drugs, assumed their addiction caused them to lose their, job, their relationship, their house… or even all 3? I had visions of people at rock bottom ending up living homeless…

#2: Ban all diets The path to sobriety is ultimately brilliant. Your life is about to improve immensely. You will become richer, thinner, happier, more fulfilled and your life will change beyond recognition. This I promise you. But the path is a rocky one with ups and downs, highs and…

I arrived at the converted stables with no real idea of what to expect. Around 25 other people were there whom I would spend the next 7 days in total silence. I was there after doing research that showed people found answers and peace after several days in silence. 12…

And it takes complete abstinence to be able to see it. — I’m at the point now where I think people who have had a problem with alcohol to the point they have had to give it up completely are the lucky ones. We are the ones who have escaped. It's the people who drink regularly and don’t think they have a…

And taught me the power of a beautiful friendship. — The greatest gift you can give a friend is to stand with them patiently with love and compassion through the dark times. I learned this lesson the beautiful way this year. I’ve written quite extensively about the loss of my amazing dog Lola, and the aftermath of losing her. Although…

But i survived to tell the tale — If you’re going to have bad luck, you might as well get it all over in one big write-off of a day. This was back in the days when I was at Uni, and one one singular day, literally everything that could go wrong did go wrong The night before…

No 4. Beggars can’t be choosers. — I’ve done it, I dove back into the dating pool. And what a kaleidoscope of experience it is turning out to be! I thought I’d report back to keep you entertained with all the fun, adventure, and sometimes horror that’s going on out there. 1. Double Denim So this chap, I’ll call him…

How to start again, when it seems like you have lost everything — I used to think I was immune from loneliness. I valued my own company and even craved time alone when I had been around other people too long. For years I lived in blissful ignorance that I was one lucky person who just didn’t get lonely Until this year. Until…

I only needed someone to be there. That’s all. — I’ve had a bit of a shock this year in what is already panning out to be the worst year of my life. If you have been following my posts you will know that I lost my beloved dog earlier this year, and it hit me harder than I expected…