Hi. My name is Annie and I am an alcoholic.

If you told me a year ago I’d be saying that and asking friends and strangers for money to be more comfortable while I’m here for a couple of months, I probably would have laughed at you and ordered a round of Underbergs for the table. (It’s medicinal!)

I am in rehab and it’s hard and beautiful, and I would actually like to return here as staff when I hit two years sober. I’m learning so much from the staff and the other patients. I do not miss alcohol. I am actually happier than I have been in a long time. I’m not going to be one of those sober people who talks of nothing else because my eyes feel clear and apparently you can have fun without booze.

The reason I’m asking friends and maybe strangers for money is that my family has been so emotionally and financially helpful that I feel bad asking for more help from them. They saved my life, and I feel bad asking for money for unessential things that will make my life a little more comfortable when I come home after sometimes 13+ hours of therapy, groups, meetings, and journaling.

I’m not expecting $500 but if it happened I could pay off my overdrawn bank account (she was a mess but she’s getting better).

I hope wherever you are reading this you are happy. I am. Cringy but overall happy.

https://gofund.me/abaa23e3

Love,

Annie

PS. I love mail! Message me if you want the address. 

PPS. I want to send you things, physical or digital, to thank y’all for your kindness. Drop me an address or your email if you’d like to.