When I first started attending a 12-step program, I remember people saying that in order to stay sober, I had to change the person I brought in. I was told the way to do that was taking the… Read More
Category: 12 Step Recovery, Alcoholism, Early Recovery, Feelings, Gratitude, Guest Posts, The Stigma Tags: #xa, 12-step recovery, Alcohol, Alcohol intoxication, Alcoholism, Drink, drinking, early sobriety, fear, feelings, Getting sober, hope, Recovery, shame, Sobriety
Posted on January 10, 2014 by Lauren
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Just last week I was fortunate enough to celebrate six years in the world of recovery from addiction and alcoholism. Like so many other sisters and brothers in sobriety, I could easily list a hundred things that are… Read More
Category: Alcoholism, Drug Addiction, Early Recovery, Gratitude, The Stigma Tags: acceptance, accountability, Addiction, Alcoholism, Drink, drug addiction, early sobriety, getting clean, Getting sober, Health, love, marriage in recovery, mental illness, motherhood, Recovery, sobermommies, Sobriety, staying sober, stigma, Substance abuse, Support, Wanting to drink
Updated on January 1, 2015 by Julie Maida
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I woke up this morning before the sun came up. I felt excited about the day and a part of me couldn’t wait until the kids were up so we could start it. I knew where I was,… Read More
Category: Gratitude Tags: Addiction, Alcohol, Alcohol intoxication, Alcoholic beverage, Alcoholism, anxiety, Clean and Sober, Drink, drug addiction, early sobriety, Family, fear, fellowship, friendship, getting clean, Getting sober, God, habit, Health, hope, memories, Mental Health, mental illness, motherhood, New Years, staying sober, Substance abuse, Triggers, Wanting to drink
The holiday season is upon us and although it ’tis the season to be merry, it can also be quite concerning for alcoholics. At least it was for me when I was newly sober. There is no easy… Read More
Category: Alcoholism, Early Recovery, Self-image Tags: Addiction, Alcohol, Alcohol intoxication, Alcoholic beverage, Alcoholism, Children, Christmas, Drink, Family, feelings, Getting sober, Health, hope, kids, meetings, memories, mental illness, motherhood, Recovery, resentment, shame, sober holidays, Sobriety, social drinkers, Social situations and sobriety, sponsor, staying sober, theatre, Triggers, Wanting to drink
The word alcoholism is scary and comes with all kinds of labels, stereotypes, and emotions. I hated standing up in front of everyone and having to say, “My name is Amy and I am an alcoholic.” It sent… Read More
Category: Alcoholism, Self-image Tags: Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholic beverage, Drink, drug addiction, Family, fear, fellowship, friendship, Future, getting clean, Getting sober, God, habit, Mental Health, mental illness, motherhood, shame, sober, sober blog, Sobriety, Social situations and sobriety, Triggers, Wanting to drink
To Resent Or Rejoice…That Is My Choice
Updated on December 15, 2013 by Sober Mommies Contributor
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The holiday season is upon us and although it ’tis the season to be merry, it can also be quite concerning for alcoholics. At least it was for me when I was newly sober. There is no easy… Read More
Category: Alcoholism, Early Recovery, Self-image Tags: Addiction, Alcohol, Alcohol intoxication, Alcoholic beverage, Alcoholism, Children, Christmas, Drink, Family, feelings, Getting sober, Health, hope, kids, meetings, memories, mental illness, motherhood, Recovery, resentment, shame, sober holidays, Sobriety, social drinkers, Social situations and sobriety, sponsor, staying sober, theatre, Triggers, Wanting to drink