I used to go to extreme lengths for alcohol and today must go to any lengths to choose adaption over despair and prioritize my well-being.
Tag: sobriety
Active Surrender: Rise Up and Rebuild
Active surrender is about the deliberate action that follows, unplanting our feet from familiar ground and taking steps in a new direction.
Trust the Journey: Signs You’re on the Right Path
Being on the right path doesn’t mean there’s an absence of obstacles or difficulties. Its living with joy despite of hurdles
Rationalization: Confronting the Illusion of Control
As a recovering alcoholic and stroke survivor, I know the complexity of rationalization and how it intertwines with my illusions of control.
Navigating Self-Talk in Sobriety and Stroke Recovery
Acknowledging how self-talk shapes our reality is a significant step toward personal growth and emotional well-being.
Parallel Paths: Sobriety and Stroke Recovery (Step 2)
Each of us is just a piece of a greater whole, and in the spirit of healing together, Step 2 reminds us to ask for help and support.
Conquering Anxiety: Leaning In and Embracing Fear
I can confidently say I’m a miracle. I’ve learned that when I experience fear and anxiety, I lean in, lean forward, and stand up.
Willingness: Turning I Don’t Wanna Into I Will
How I find strength and willingness when I don’t want to do something? There are moments when the last thing I wanna do is the thing that is in front of me. That can range from taking out the trash, recording a podcast episode, taking a nap, or in my case, eating. But it’s in […]
The Intersection of Sobriety and Stroke Recovery
Reflecting on life before sobriety, the grip of alcohol was the only constant while awaiting looming disaster. Responsibilities became unmanageable, bills remained unopened, and relationships strained under the weight of internal chaos. The haze of alcohol blurred reality, offering a temporary escape that transformed into an indefinite hiatus from genuine connection. A Sober Awakening Sobriety […]
Ask For Help: Build Your Recovery Team
Asking for help is one of the hardest things we have to do, after spending the first quarter of our lives learning how to be independent.