I’ve heard them referred to as “emotional binges.” I like that term much better than the one I normally use to describe the fresh hell I periodically allow my mind to put my heart and soul through. I’m… Read More
Updated on April 18, 2016 by Rachel Trimble
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A few months ago, I got the following in a text message. “Oh my God, (insert popular radio morning show) is talking about all the easiest places to get laid, and some guy just called in and mentioned the… Read More
Category: Drug Addiction, Self-image, The Stigma Tags: 12-step recovery, acting out sexually in early sobriety, anonymity, gossip, meetings, reputation, responsibility of 12-steppers, safety at meetings, sick people in meetings, stigma
Updated on April 18, 2016 by Rachel Trimble
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I want to make it clear that it is not my intention to bash 12-step programs; I love them. I’ve been an active member of one since the day I got clean. I’m grateful for every suggestion I’ve ever received,… Read More
Category: 12 Step Recovery, Depression, Drug Addiction, Early Recovery, Feelings, Finding Balance, Gratitude, Mom Guilt, Self-image Tags: #xa, acceptance, being human, empathy, feelings, meetings, program, Recovery, sympathy, tolerance
Updated on June 10, 2014 by Rachel Trimble
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From the moment I walked into my first recovery meeting, I had a very clear picture of who I was, and an even clearer picture of how (I thought) everyone else saw me. I was different. I was… Read More
Category: Drug Addiction, Early Recovery, Self-image Tags: "terminally unique", #xa, bonding, drug addiction, feeling left out, identification, inclusivity, likeness, meetings, not fitting in, Recovery
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
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My Problem Is Willingness
Updated on May 26, 2016 by Sober Mommies Contributor
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I’ve heard them referred to as “emotional binges.” I like that term much better than the one I normally use to describe the fresh hell I periodically allow my mind to put my heart and soul through. I’m… Read More
Category: 12 Step Recovery, Alcoholism, Finding Balance Tags: #xa, Alcoholism, Depression, meetings, non 12 step recovery, Recovery, sponsor, willingness
Please Don’t Speak For Us
Updated on April 18, 2016 by Rachel Trimble
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A few months ago, I got the following in a text message. “Oh my God, (insert popular radio morning show) is talking about all the easiest places to get laid, and some guy just called in and mentioned the… Read More
Category: Drug Addiction, Self-image, The Stigma Tags: 12-step recovery, acting out sexually in early sobriety, anonymity, gossip, meetings, reputation, responsibility of 12-steppers, safety at meetings, sick people in meetings, stigma
It’s Okay To Be Human In Recovery
Updated on April 18, 2016 by Rachel Trimble
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I want to make it clear that it is not my intention to bash 12-step programs; I love them. I’ve been an active member of one since the day I got clean. I’m grateful for every suggestion I’ve ever received,… Read More
Category: 12 Step Recovery, Depression, Drug Addiction, Early Recovery, Feelings, Finding Balance, Gratitude, Mom Guilt, Self-image Tags: #xa, acceptance, being human, empathy, feelings, meetings, program, Recovery, sympathy, tolerance
I Thought I Was Different
Updated on June 10, 2014 by Rachel Trimble
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From the moment I walked into my first recovery meeting, I had a very clear picture of who I was, and an even clearer picture of how (I thought) everyone else saw me. I was different. I was… Read More
Category: Drug Addiction, Early Recovery, Self-image Tags: "terminally unique", #xa, bonding, drug addiction, feeling left out, identification, inclusivity, likeness, meetings, not fitting in, Recovery
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
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