Updated on May 8, 2018 by Anonymous
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When I got sober, my parents were stoked. My mom cried. My dad drove an hour into the big city just to take me to dinner, give me some daily devotional books and help me find a meeting…. Read More
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
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 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
Updated on March 4, 2019 by Rachel Trimble
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Changing my inner monologue was perhaps the hardest thing I had to do in recovery.
Category: Alcoholism, Drug Addiction, Self-image Tags: Addiction, Alcohol, Alcohol intoxication, Drink, drug addiction, encouragement, getting clean, Getting sober, love, mental illness, negative self-talk, negativity, Recovery, remaining drug free, Sobriety, staying clean, Support
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9 Reasons I Want To Start Drinking Again 
I’ve Tried, But I’m Not Ready To Stop Drinking 
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