an anonymous place to exchange notes about alcoholism & addiction, meet sober friends and build your recovery network

I am an alcoholic / addict.  At the time of creating this site, I have a bit more than year of consistent sobriety.  When I first came back into the rooms after 12 years of "research", I started keeping a private journal of my sobriety.  I also thought to create a blog for public review and possibley generating ad revenue as I would like my money work to involve sobriety.  It was suggested I wait a year.  I did.

In the process I destroyed most of the first years writings in a fit of self-hate and an attempt to divorce myself from my old ego driven dreams of being a "famous"  writer. 

Today, with the first year of sobriety solidly under belt, and a bit more clarity from having worked the Twelve Steps, I still have the desire to write this blog. 

Its primary purpose is three fold:

1. Help bring additional clarity to my own sobriety 
2. Help other alcoholics/addicts who still suffer
3. Provide an anonymous environment for other alcoholics and addicts to discuss sobriety and build their recovery network

However this site evolves, I can tell you it is already helping me stay sober. It is my sincere hope that it helps others as well, but if not, at least I did not drink today, and that is certainly a "help" to those around me. A sober me is good for everyone, whether they like it or not. :)

Sincerely,

Chipper 2-23-09