The challenge: 100 words including:
…. I woke with another headache …..
Out with it
I woke with another headache. What’s happened to me? I never used to be an….
It started with just a small one to calm my nerves before something difficult like a job interview. Then that didn’t seem to help, so it became a large one. And not just before difficult situations but before any social situations – even a night out with the guys. One large one to calm me down before an evening of heavy drinking. One or two. Or three.
Say the words, you scaredy-cat. Say them out loud, slowly and clearly: I. never. used. to. be. an. alcoholic.
Miriam Drori, Author 
10 replies on “100 Word Challenge – Week #61”
Great story Miriam. I like the way you’ve charted the alcoholic’s journey from ‘a small one to calm my nerves,’ to the final admission of alcoholism. It’s a slippery slope that’s easy to fall down. I’ve seen it… I thought of this subject but changed my mind as I couldn’t get it quite right. Now that I’ve seen yours I’m glad I didn’t do it! Well written.
Thank you, Rachael!
Great take on the prompt. I like the large one before the heavy drinking – they do say you shouldn’t drink on an empty stomach.
You describe the gradual descent into alcoholism very persuasively.
Thank you 🙂
It always starts with one. Then two, then six then goodnight…
Still, this one made me chuckle as I think back to my own exploits. Well done!
It’s all hearsay on my part, I assure you. Thanks!
hehe I like this piece you posted. I think if given the choice, I’d rather live next door to a pot head than an alcoholic.
I wonder why. Is there much difference for the neighbour? Thank you 🙂
Ah my. Well, now the speaker can start climbing back out of that hole…
Good idea 🙂