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The Adventure of Discovery in Recovery – A Podcast with Thoughts on Neuroplasticity in Sobriety
I once thought that if I was going to be successful at staying sober long term, I would have to join Alcoholics Anonymous and work the 12 steps, but as I near the beginning of my 7th-year alcohol- free, I have found that following my own path has meant that rather than “living in recovery” […]
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Getting Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable – Learning New in Sobriety
It’s hard to believe that I am one year sober today. One year ago when I stopped drinking, I couldn’t imagine where I would be now. I felt so guilty then, and ashamed of the draw alcohol had on me. I didn’t realize it’s grip until all of a sudden I did. It was very […]
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Everything I Needed to Go Sober I Learned Teaching Preschool
I’m a preschool teacher. A newly sober preschool teacher who stopped indulging in “wine time” when my drinking slid from concerning, to alarming. I’ve been noticing as I write my way through my second year sober that the first months of my sober journey followed the curriculum I teach at school pretty closely. We start […]
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How Quitting Alcohol Changed Me – Perspective from 11 Months Sober
Today I am 11 months sober. That’s a big deal ! 11 months of change since I quit alcohol. I think I’m starting to get closer to that vision of myself I’ve had for so long, but was never able to maintain. I had many years of thinking I might have an issue with drinking and […]
