Hi, My Name Is Brian and I'm An Alcoholic by sfscarlet

[Reviews - 363]

1. Chapter 1- Hi My Name Is Brian and I'm An Alcoholic by sfscarlet [Reviews - 14] (2582 words)

All mistakes are mine.  I work in human service and have worked with people with addictions, but I'm not an expert.  Any suggestions are welcome.

2. Chapter 2- All Dressed Up and No Place To Go by sfscarlet [Reviews - 4] (2815 words)

3. Chapter 3 The Hook Up by sfscarlet [Reviews - 5] (2946 words)

4. Chapter 4- Distractions by sfscarlet [Reviews - 3] (2427 words)

5. Chapter 5- A New Monday Dawns by sfscarlet [Reviews - 4] (3942 words)

I'm still not an expert in this field but based on my knowledge and experience in counseling and working with people, I hope I come close.  Any suggestions or comments are always welcome.  

6. Chapter 6- The Beginning by sfscarlet [Reviews - 7] (3743 words)

7. Chapter 7- Mikey's Lament by sfscarlet [Reviews - 8] (4165 words)

8. Chapter 8- First Trial by sfscarlet [Reviews - 5] (2382 words)

9. Chapter 9- Two Weeks Sober by sfscarlet [Reviews - 6] (3456 words)

10. Chapter 10- No More Secrets by sfscarlet [Reviews - 6] (5131 words)

11. Chapter 11- Conversations by sfscarlet [Reviews - 5] (4268 words)

12. Chapter 12- The Road Less Taken by sfscarlet [Reviews - 8] (2926 words)

New challenges for Brian

13. Chapter 13- My Son Gus by sfscarlet [Reviews - 6] (1957 words)

14. The 64,000 Dollar Question by sfscarlet [Reviews - 8] (3261 words)

The introspection continues.

15. Chapter 15- Camaraderie or Habit? by sfscarlet [Reviews - 5] (4128 words)

Sorry for the delay.  I'm working on the next chapter and hope to have it up in the next few weeks.  I don't abandon a story-  I promise.

16. Chapter 16- Temptation by sfscarlet [Reviews - 5] (3085 words)

New chapter-  Brian continues to work on his sobriety

17. Chapter 17- Best Friends or Worst Enemies by sfscarlet [Reviews - 6] (3688 words)

18. Chapter 18- Progress by sfscarlet [Reviews - 6] (4336 words)

19. Chapter 19- Sharing His Success by sfscarlet [Reviews - 4] (3448 words)

Brian continues working the AA program

20. Chapter 20- Worthiness by sfscarlet [Reviews - 7] (3602 words)

Sorry for the delay-  my beta has been ill

21. Chapter 21-Support by sfscarlet [Reviews - 5] (5481 words)

Still writing-  RL and RL of my beta are playing havoc with posting.  Know that I always finish a story.  

22. Chapter 22- Celebration Kinney Style by sfscarlet [Reviews - 5] (4805 words)

23. Chapter 23- Possessions by sfscarlet [Reviews - 5] (3134 words)

Happy Holidays.  A new chapeter for my readers.

24. Chapter 24- Sex, Drugs and Rock and Roll by sfscarlet [Reviews - 6] (4973 words)

Still writing.  School is starting next week.  Been spending a lot of time prepping for the 2 classes I will be teaching.  Hopefully, I'll be able to post every 2-3 weeks.

25. Chapter 25- A Free Evening by sfscarlet [Reviews - 4] (4036 words)

Sorry for the delay.  I started school (teaching) and then had a huge party to get ready for. ( 60 people at my house).  No promises on next update, but hopefully sooner than a month.  

26. Chapter 26- Finding Brian Kinney by sfscarlet [Reviews - 4] (3632 words)

Brian continues his journey

27. Chapter 27- Letting Go by sfscarlet [Reviews - 5] (2873 words)

Another new chapter.  yes, still writing.  But working from home these last two weeks has played havoc with my creativity.  I'm tired of sitting at my computer for 40 hours a week. 

28. Chapter 28- 1000 Lies and 1 Truth by sfscarlet [Reviews - 6] (3591 words)

The title of this chapter came to me after reading a series of posts on Facebook where people tried to present information and have their friends pick which statement was a lie.  Brian is beginning to see which part of his life is a lie and which part is truth.  Enjoy

29. Chapter 29- Discussions by sfscarlet [Reviews - 4] (5491 words)

A new chapter and it is only been 2 weeks-  There is an upside to the stay at home order

30. Chapter 30- Pizza Night by sfscarlet [Reviews - 4] (4729 words)

31. Chapter 31- Explainin by sfscarlet [Reviews - 7] (4655 words)

Emmett and Brian talk about the aborted Babylon visit

32. Chapter 32- Looking Out Over Pittsburgh by sfscarlet [Reviews - 8] (7700 words)

33. Chapter 33- One Foot In Front of the Other by sfscarlet [Reviews - 4] (4102 words)

34. Chapter 34- The Joy of Life by sfscarlet [Reviews - 8] (4907 words)

35. Chapter 35- Amends by sfscarlet [Reviews - 7] (5452 words)

Brian thinks about amends.

36. Chapter 36- Life Is Not Shades of White by sfscarlet [Reviews - 6] (4592 words)

RL and teaching have kept me busy.  Sorry for the delay

37. Chapter 37- The Accident by sfscarlet [Reviews - 6] (4070 words)

Finally, another new chapter.  Thanks to all my readers for sticking with the story.

38. Chapter 38- Lunch Anyone? by sfscarlet [Reviews - 7] (4842 words)

I'm still writing.  School should be over in a few weeks which will give me more time to write.  Thanks to all my loyal readers for sticking with me.  

Brian starts to tell the family.

39. Chapter 39-Aftermath by sfscarlet [Reviews - 5] (6032 words)

For those of you who have an interest in that sort of thing, I have provided some statistics about AA at the bottom of the chapter. 

This will be the last chapter posted this year.  Working on new ones, but also working on the QAF xmas gifts.  I'm only teaching one class next semester, so that should give me more time to write.  (yeah)

40. Chapter 40- Messages by sfscarlet [Reviews - 4] (5264 words)

41. Chapter 41- Progress by sfscarlet [Reviews - 8] (6022 words)

Brian picks up Gus

42. Chapter 42- A little Shopping Expedition by sfscarlet [Reviews - 7] (5648 words)

Gus and Brian bond over shopping

43. Chapter 43- Actions and Reactions by sfscarlet [Reviews - 5] (4385 words)

Brian and Justin have a meeting

44. Chapter 44- Sunday at the Museum by sfscarlet [Reviews - 5] (5999 words)

45. Chapter 45- Meeting with Deb by sfscarlet [Reviews - 4] (6110 words)

46. Chapter 46- The Show by sfscarlet [Reviews - 4] (5919 words)

Brian goes to Justin's show.

47. Chapter 47- Court Date by sfscarlet [Reviews - 5] (7831 words)

48. Chapter 48- Moving Forward by sfscarlet [Reviews - 5] (5303 words)

Sorry for the delay-  RL has gotten in the way

49. Chapter 49 by sfscarlet [Reviews - 6] (5940 words)

50. Chapter 50- Amends 2 by sfscarlet [Reviews - 6] (5288 words)

Brian explores what it means to make amends

51. Chapter 51-Conversations with Friends by sfscarlet [Reviews - 3] (6596 words)

There were some huge inconsistencies in this chapter, so I deleted it and reposted it.  To those readers who commented, I apologize for not getting to your comments.  I promise I read and cherish every one of them.  

52. Chapter 52- Relationships and Friendships by sfscarlet [Reviews - 5] (8287 words)

Brian explores his relationships and friendships.

53. Chapter 53- Dinner Party and Guests by sfscarlet [Reviews - 6] (6240 words)

I encourage patience just like Justin tells Brian.  Brian has a lot of work to do.  I have reformatted the chapter. I apologize for the weird text.

54. Chapter 54- Dinner At Justin's by sfscarlet [Reviews - 2] (5950 words)

Reposting due to bad formatting

55. Chapter 55- Dinner Trial 1 by sfscarlet [Reviews - 5] (7417 words)

Gus tries cooking

56. Chapter 56- IKEA Adventrues by sfscarlet [Reviews - 5] (8265 words)

Brian, Gus and Justin buy a bed

57. Chapter 57- Fear of Rejection by sfscarlet [Reviews - 2] (7466 words)

The dinner party gets closer

58. Chapter 58- Dinner and a Show by sfscarlet [Reviews - 3] (7034 words)

Brian continues to plan the dinner and attends Justin's show.

59. Chapter 59- The "Dinner" by sfscarlet [Reviews - 5] (8037 words)

My beta is fabulous.  Another new chapter.  Gus cooks dinner.  What sparks will fly?

60. Chapter 60 by sfscarlet [Reviews - 5] (4120 words)

Michael seeks help

61. Chapter 61- Nuts, Bolts, and Screws by sfscarlet [Reviews - 4] (5972 words)

Gus gets his bed.

62. Chapter 62- Oh What a Tangled Web Weave, When First We Practice to Deceive by sfscarlet [Reviews - 3] (5304 words)

Justin reacts to the kiss.  (Brian's reaction will be in the chapter.)

63. Chapter 63- Confession is Good for the Soul by sfscarlet [Reviews - 4] (7773 words)

Another chapter in my very long story.  Thank you to all my readers and the people who have commented on the story. It means a lot to know that I have written a story that folks like.  Happy New Year to everyone and I hope your New Year is everything that you want it to be.  

64. Chapter 64- Can The Truth Set You Free by sfscarlet [Reviews - 2] (5753 words)

Brian and Justin talk

65. Chapter 65- Moving Forward by sfscarlet [Reviews - 4] (7504 words)

Brian and Justin move forward with their lives

66. Chapter 66- You Can't Lie and Be Sober by sfscarlet [Reviews - 3] (7903 words)

Brian and Justin make some decisions

67. Chapter 67- Exploration by sfscarlet [Reviews - 12] (8805 words)

Brian and Justin discuss exploring their relationship.