Early in my recovery, I discovered how running can help me stay sober. Today's race was something more, it was . . . a way to make amends to myself physically (smash the FEAR of getting old) another way to connect with my boys … [Read more...] about 88 Days Sober: Making Amends Led Me to a 5K Race
Archives for May 2017
87 Days Sober – How do you define addiction?
Our blog is all about fighting addiciton (specifically alcoholism) but what exactly is addiction? Here are some of the definitions from around the web. Feel free to add your own in the comment section. Common elements: compulsive need, … [Read more...] about 87 Days Sober – How do you define addiction?
87 Days Sober – Definitions of Alcoholism
https://twitter.com/sobertony/status/860255498733531138 We're here to fight addiction, so we better get to know the enemy. Here are a few helpful definitions of Alcoholism. I'm writing a different post to define addiciton more broadly. … [Read more...] about 87 Days Sober – Definitions of Alcoholism
86 Days Sober: This Chair is a Tool
This is a big reason I why moved back to the USA. As one old-timer said in a meeting yesterday: This white plastic chair is a tool. As long as I keep a seat here in Alcoholics Anonymous, I have a chance to stay sober. Another big reason, … [Read more...] about 86 Days Sober: This Chair is a Tool
85 Days Sober – Recovery Blogs Talking Honestly about Addiction
Here's another round of kick-ass blogs I've been reading. I hope you enjoy! There is so much strength and wisdom in the recovery community. Thanks for sharing so honestly online. Claire - you're my new favorite writer. … [Read more...] about 85 Days Sober – Recovery Blogs Talking Honestly about Addiction
84 Days (12 Weeks) Sober: I’m moving back to the USA
I'm not good with compliance. I keep doing things back-ass-ward with my recovery, especially with the 'no major decisions' rule. I'll justify the move with bullet points, because they feel more authoritative. Living in the USA is the … [Read more...] about 84 Days (12 Weeks) Sober: I’m moving back to the USA