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I Drank Until I Had To Stop. I Stopped Until I Had To Drink.

This is something I always felt but could never describe in words. It was only when I landed up in AA meetings that I heard this and it made complete sense as to why I could not stop drinking for very long.

by Haler Smith August 28, 2026August 28, 2026

Stop Expecting Me From Other People

Why do I keep getting frustrated and even angry with other people and how they act? Is it because I am expecting me from other people? I don’t think I am alone in saying I think I am a perfectionist.

by Haler Smith August 28, 2026August 28, 2026

How Do I Know If I Am An Alcoholic Or Just A “Heavy Drinker”?

Just because you are having problems as a result of your drinking does not automatically mean that you are an Alcoholic. Anyone that makes that statement is mis-informed.

by Haler Smith August 28, 2026August 28, 2026

Types of AA Meetings – Why They Are Important To Me

Going to AA meetings is an important part of recovery from Alcoholism. Starting off in recovery you must go to meetings.

by Haler Smith August 28, 2026August 28, 2026

Meetings Alone Will Not Keep You Sober

Going to AA meetings is an important part of recovery from Alcoholism. But if that’s all you do, you’re not going to stay sober for long.

by Haler Smith August 28, 2026August 28, 2026

Life Isn’t Coming At Me, It’s Coming From Me

Do you ever have the feeling that life keeps throwing things at you? Like new challenges keep coming up at work. Once you tackle that challenge, another just comes right up behind it?

by Haler Smith August 28, 2026August 28, 2026

Working the Program vs Living the Program

When I first came into the rooms, I heard people talking about “working the program.” It sounded like a job assignment, something you had to punch in for.

by Haler Smith August 28, 2026August 28, 2026

Six Months Sober: Why People Don’t Believe I’ve Changed Yet

When I first got a string of sober months together, I thought the world should already see the change in me.

by Haler Smith August 28, 2026August 28, 2026

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About Haler Smith

I share my lived-experience in recovery, personal stories, and mindsets from 27 years sober. I want to help you build daily practices, navigate cravings, and create a life that makes staying alcohol-free not just possible, but deeply worthwhile.

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Latest Posts

I Drank Until I Had To Stop. I Stopped Until I Had To Drink.

August 28, 2026
Stop Expecting Me From Other People

August 28, 2026
How Do I Know If I Am An Alcoholic Or Just A “Heavy Drinker”?

August 28, 2026
Types of AA Meetings – Why They Are Important To Me

August 28, 2026