After starting to write my daily reflections in a small book whilst in rehab, I have decided to start a daily reflection website instead. Hopefully this way, it will inspire other people suffering from an addiction to understand that help is out there, and that we can change our lives to become manageable without the need to take substances.

After a lot of thought, I have decided on MODAAT – Memories One Day At A Time

It will now become part of my daily morning routine to build this website a little bit every day, not stressing out over it and eventually it will launch.

Made plans to meet with an old friend for coffee today, I have not been to a coffee shop for many years. I have known this friend for many years, and they have been through the ups and downs of my addiction with me. I was slightly apprehensive at meeting with this friend, as I had last spoken with them when I went into the castle. However, it was a good catch-up. I’m not sure why I was feeling so anxious, but it was probably due to whether I would be accepted again for me, the new sober me. All this was pushed aside and I came away feeling hopeful about life again and feeling hopeful that this new life I am forming will allow me to reconnect with friends and family again.

I did my first online meeting this evening with the topic of “How do you remain sober?”. I decided to share and shared about how keeping a routine, meditation, daily reflection and speaking with other fellows/meetings is my plan to remain sober. It was reassuring to hear other people share how they do the same and have remained sober for many years.

Keep focus, stick to a routine and meet with more friends and family