This weekend, my husband trimmed two large shrubs that grow on the side of our house. I was his assistant and pulled cala lillies from around the shrubs. Unfortunately, I did not expect to find the abandoned liquor bottles that were hidden in the plants. During my active alcoholism, I considered myself a sneaky genius for Hiding places.
My husband made certain I saw (and counted) each container. I knew it was important that I acknowledge the insanity of my active addiction. The containers told the story of how my drinking progressed.
My husband made certain I saw (and counted) each container. I knew it was important that I acknowledge the insanity of my active addiction. The containers told the story of how my drinking progressed.
- Ten Empty miniatures- I would often drink a miniature when I arrived home before I entered the house.
- Two empty liter vodka bottles- I would often hide a bottle outside and would sneak out for shots.
- Six empty wine bottles (small one serving) bottles- My attempt to transition from liquor to a "lesser evil" source of alcohol.
- Three wine coolers- Desperate attempt to suppress withdrawal symptoms and never successful.