Category: recovery

A “little” catch up

June 25, 2019.Reading time 10 minutes.

I recently did one of those “ask a question” things on Instagram to find out what you would like to hear from me since it has been months since I have written about anything. And a lot of you are just plain curious about the transition from two kiddos to three and what life has […]

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The Sweetness of Surrendering

August 21, 2018.Reading time 6 minutes.

One big driving force of my addiction was my feeling of inadequacy. I never felt I was good enough and no amount of trying to “do it all” could remedy that feeling. Who was I comparing myself to? What was I comparing myself to? I think back, and I have NO CLUE. My brain is […]

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Birdie Beers

August 10, 2018.Reading time 3 minutes.

There is this thing that some fans, friends, and family do while spectating that I really got into during my drinking days… Birdie beers! Or, heck, whatever alcoholic beverage you fancy, because your guy made a birdie (or maybe even an EAGLE!) I obviously loved this little tradition! It gave me a perfect excuse to […]

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CROCK POT MAPLE DIJON CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS

August 2, 2018.Reading time 2 minutes.

One reason for creating this blog is because I want to share the “day to days” that help me stay sober. Being a mom, wife, and human being in general that needs food; dinnertime is a necessity, but also big stressor for me! By that time of day, I am usually tired, irritable, and my […]

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My Story.

July 25, 2018.Reading time 18 minutes.

This was originally written for a speech I gave last November (2017) down in Del Ray, FL at my treatment center’s (Caron Ocean Drive & Renaissance) Gratitude Dinner. I have edited the dates to reflect present time. My name is Brittany Horschel and I’m an alcoholic. I have been sober since May 21, 2016. Last […]

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