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What I Learned Giving Up Alcohol For A Year
It’s not always easy, but it could be the best decision you ever make By JOSH…

The 7 Biggest Lessons From 7 Years Of Sobriety
The Importance of Intentions, Acceptance Does Not Require Your Approval, and The Magic Bullet By…

Why I Stopped Calling Myself An Alcoholic
By Holly Whitaker Original Source: time.com On my first day of sobriety, desperate for just…

‘My Daughter’s 16 and Might Be Around Alcohol. So I’m Looking At My Own Behaviour.’
By Kate Fennessy Original Source: mamamia.com So many things about growing up only truly hit…

This Is Why Addiction Recovery Is Not Just For The Addict
By Fred Leaminson Original Source: thriveglobal.com As parents of a recovering addict (17 months sober as of…

5 Ways To Stay Sober During Football Season
By Peggy Spear Original Source: soberlink.com Four years ago, I joined a fantasy football league.…

Family In The World
By Michele Haeberlin Original Source: lawrentian.com When I was a little girl, I got in…

On Gratitude
By Ed S. Original Source: thefix.com Alcohol was the price we paid to pretend that…

How I Survived Wedding Season In My First Year Of Sobriety
There’s more to weddings than an open bar. It just took giving up alcohol for…

“This Is How It Really Feels To Be The Daughter Of An Alcoholic”
There are estimated to be 589,101 dependent drinkers in England. Here, author Jessica Andrews shares her…

When I Was Struggling To Get Sober, This Is How My Sister Showed Her Unwavering Love
By Suzanne Hayes Pop Sugar Original Source: yahoo.com It seems like sobriety is everywhere -…

I Was Addicted To The Weight-Loss Drug Phentermine For 15 Years: ‘I’d Spiraled To A Dark Place’
By Harmony Hobbs Original Source: health.com After this popular pill was prescribed to her by…

5 Tips To Navigating Summer Parties Sober Without Losing Your Mind.
By utah5654 Original Source: thefix.com Happy almost summer! It is that time of year when the…

Hi, My Name Is Anne, And I’m An Alcoholic
By Anne Sheehan Original Source: elitefts.com “Hi. My name is Annie, and I am an…

Loving And Losing An Addict
With his death, he ruined love. That’s the one thing I let myself be angry…

How The Nature Of Alcohol Nurtured My Young Addiction
By Susan B. Raphael Original Source: thefix.com Reminiscent of a playful kaleidoscope, the sparkling booze-filled bottles…

Why I’m Not ‘Happier’ About My Son’s Sobriety
By Jennifer Lima Original Source: scarymommy.com My 28-year-old son is about to get his 60-day…

Tales of a High-Bottom Alcoholic
Having a high bottom can be more dangerous because it can go undetected for life.…

5 Lessons from 5 Years of Sobriety
By Victor Yocco Original Source: thefix.com When I reflect on this choice I’ve made every…

Addiction And Recovery: When Your Parents Are The Problem
So much of my childhood was underscored by the idea of the proverbial wagon —…