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Join Us in Discussing The Biology of Desire by Marc Lewis
Read more: Join Us in Discussing The Biology of Desire by Marc LewisWhen I read Marc Lewis’s book The Biology of Desire in 2015, I recognized my own story of recovery from addiction. in his words. “The facility for viewing one’s life as a narrative may be what’s missing in addiction… Addicts experience something breathtaking when they can stretch their vision of themselves from the immediate present…
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30 Days Sober – Watching my 6 and Protecting my Quit!
Read more: 30 Days Sober – Watching my 6 and Protecting my Quit!When we check our 6 in recovery, the enemy is coming from within. It could be our childhood sneaking up on us to say we’re unworthy after a disappointment. It may be the lifestyle we were sold as rich and sophisticated when it’s our turn to celebrate. It could be a loss or serious hurt…
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Road Signs on My Sober Journey
Read more: Road Signs on My Sober JourneyInside me is a scared girl that is learning she is brave and bold and can stand up. The work can be ugly, hard and painful but no matter how tired she gets she has to keep going.
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Online Community Support to Stop Drinking – BOOM!
Read more: Online Community Support to Stop Drinking – BOOM!The people on BOOM are amazing…honest, open, respectful, supportive. I would not have made it this far without them. I was hesitant to send that initial email asking to join as I felt so vulnerable, alone and afraid to share. Thank God I did! No matter where you are in your journey, BOOM is here to support you. This…
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How I learned to Fly
Read more: How I learned to FlyThe Best Way to Stop Drinking and Stay Sober? Your Way! NEVER QUIT TRYING TO QUIT! I have had years of day ones. Hell, I’ve had years of day halves, where I’d wake up in the morning with my new quit date, only to be drinking that same afternoon!! I slammed the door shut this…
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30 Days Sober? Yes You Can !
Read more: 30 Days Sober? Yes You Can !If you are new to trying life alcohol-free, I hope this package of posts may help encourage you to stick with it through those difficult early days. It’s true that the beginning can feel rough but the beginning is also the stuff of miracles, of subtle and massive shifts, of learning and growing and questioning-…
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A New Perspective on Alcohol Use and Abuse
Read more: A New Perspective on Alcohol Use and AbuseThe shame is built into the conversation about this “disease of alcoholism” in our culture. We need to take a fresh look at alcoholism, alcohol use disorder, addiction, and recovery.
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Heal Your Heart – Stop Drinking Support That Works
Read more: Heal Your Heart – Stop Drinking Support That WorksStop Drinking Support in your pocket 24/7. Open to get an idea of the conversation we are having every day around the world in our BOOM Rethink the Drink Community. Life is too short to waste it wasted.
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Everything is Wrong With a Culture That Shames a Teacher in Primetime
Read more: Everything is Wrong With a Culture That Shames a Teacher in PrimetimeAll I had to do this morning was type “third-grade teacher” into my search bar to find the video below that was shared with me yesterday. It shows the arrest of a third-grade teacher who was suspected of being drunk on the first day of school. It shows her humiliation, her desperation, and her name.…
The Boozemusings Community Blog is written by a diverse group. We are current and former members of the BOOM Rethink the Drink community where we also blog privately, in an anonymous, supportive forum. Find us HERE for connection and support when you need it.
Featured Pages
- Tool Kit
- How is Your Relationship With Alcohol?
- Are You Sober Curious ?
- How to Stop Drinking
- A Family History of Addiction
- Alcohol the Seductive Beast that Kills
- Alcohol, Brain Chemistry, Mindfulness and Neuroplasticity
- Emotional Sobriety
- Staying Sober
- Sober Milestones
- An Alternative to Alcoholics Anonymous and Traditional Recovery
- Debunking the Glamour of Mommy’s Wine Time
Authors and Categories
Authors
Alice Vie
Annette Spiritual
Artemis Quinn
Beatrix (@Freesparkles)
Beth
Clare
Colorand
Eloise Blue
Floss (poetry and verse)
Juno
LollieKay (music)
Lore
Maggy M
MrsP
MyrDan
Paul Humphries / YOSSA
Robert
ROK
Ryan
Sober Don
Ted’s top Ten
Winged Victory
Zoo
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