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The Subtle Difference Between Should and Must
Read more: The Subtle Difference Between Should and MustI thought too many times that I should stop drinking or at least I should cut down on my drinking. In the morning I told myself something should change. Even as I gave myself my gift of my wine after a hard day I would promise myself that tomorrow something should change. Oh I wanted…
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Celebrate Life this Holiday Weekend
Read more: Celebrate Life this Holiday WeekendThe most powerful “Don’t Drive Drunk” advertisement I’ve seen came from Australia. It was all over Facebook about 15 years ago and became an international campaign as a result. Once I’d seen this brilliant Australian ad I never again got in the driver’s seat after “a few too many”, and it was finally the twelve-month…
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Glamorous and Cool
Read more: Glamorous and CoolMy beautiful AuntieSo glamorous and coolWherever she went guys noticed and drooledBut she didn’t seem to realiseShe looked at herself with critical eyesLacking confidence she started to drinkalcohol… It made things better for her she’d think When I was younger she traveled all over the worldShe went to places like SingaporeI’d listen enthralledShe bought us…
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Need Some Tough Love ?
Read more: Need Some Tough Love ?I know you’re suffering depressionBecause you just can’t seem to stop But you asked for tough loveSo … Hit you hard? Tell it like it is?Ok let’s tryLet’s sayOn alcohol you’re not okYou wouldn’t be here if you were anyway You say you can’t resistYou’re an addictA messBut plenty have been where you areThey struggled…
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How do You Stick to Sober?
Read more: How do You Stick to Sober?Stick to Sober – How on earth? How on earth do you make it stick?When of being sober you’re almost sick!How do you make your new lifestyle fit? Is this really it?Never again? How do you stick to sober? But what if it rains?If you do badly at work?Or a competitionyou don’t win?I meanWhat if…
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Hangover Free Serenity!
Read more: Hangover Free Serenity!That first cup of coffeeHangover free …Wake with a smilewith dignity! I love my newsobriety! There was always an excuseTo keep that nooseThat kept me boundRound & round Just tonightCan’t let them downWe’ve had this plannedBought the dress Fast forward to morningWhat a mess It was never meant to end like thisI meant to havejust…
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Here’s to Sober Saturday!
Read more: Here’s to Sober Saturday!Hey, happy sober Saturday! No headache todayA cat on my chestHis paws swiping my chinA good way to begin My child upset his headphones are brokenThey’re were only bought yesterdayBut soft words are spoken It’s alright try these I sayHanding him mineYou can keep them it’s fineI’ll get some more Ah mum I thought you’d…
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Cant Stop Drinking? If I Can Do It – You Can Do It !
Read more: Cant Stop Drinking? If I Can Do It – You Can Do It !When did alcohol take over my life? When did I cross that line? When did I become a secret drinker? Drinking alone. Guarding my stash. Nobody knew. A few drinks were never enough. My whole headspace was taken up with : How much wine will there be?Why is everyone drinking so slowly!Where’s the next drink…
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Learning Self-Care in Early Sobriety
Read more: Learning Self-Care in Early SobrietyWhat is Self-Care and why is it such a Big Deal when you stop drinking? Almost every person in our community drank as a form of misguided self-care. Have you ever heard that a glass of red wine is worth an hour at the gym? Have you been encouraged to drink away the stress of…
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Chose to Live and Chose to Give – The Key to Sober Serenity this Holiday Season
Read more: Chose to Live and Chose to Give – The Key to Sober Serenity this Holiday SeasonThe hardest time of year to stay sober for people who have recently stopped drinking alcohol is the Holiday season. In my first sober December I felt constantly reminded of my not drinking. Everyone seemed to be drinking all the time during the Holiday season and everywhere I looked alcohol was being celebrated. Christmas Cheer!…
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