A Roadmap through Early Recovery: simple guide the 1st year in Bloomington, MN

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!