Facing Your Feelings
Many of us have been brought up to perceive certain emotions as a weakness. We come to believe that certain emotions are defective or not allowed. In turn, we suppress our emotions, which are indicators of what our true feelings
Benefits Associated with Women-Only Support Groups
Because there are significant differences between men and women with alcohol use disorders, it is logical that there should be specific support groups for women in the same way that there are support groups for men, for individuals with certain
50 Years of Sobriety with Danny Trejo
Danny Trejo Talks 50 Years Of Sobriety! The 75-year-old actor credits AA’s 12-step program with helping him overcome his drug addiction. Trejo spent time bouncing in and out of prison throughout California during the 1960s, with his final stint lasting
The 10 Health Benefits of Dogs
The 10 Health Benefits Of Dogs 1. Improve heart health Dogs don’t just fill your heart; they actually make it stronger. Studies show that having a canine companion is linked to lower blood pressure, reduced cholesterol, and decreased triglyceride levels,
10 Challenges of Getting Sober Later in Life
By Kelly Fitzgerald at The FIX 02/15/17 If you’ve been using alcohol as a coping mechanism for your entire life and are used to drinking on good days and bad, it’s going to be harder to quit. What happens when you
Six Types Of People You Need In Sobriety
By Beth Leipholtz 02/10/17 The One Who Tells It Like It Is tells you the truth, even when it’s hard to hear—especially when it’s hard to hear. Think about the people in your life for a moment. Chances are that
Introducing The Adventures of a Sober Señorita
My name is Kelly Fitzgerald and I am a person in long-term recovery from a substance use disorder. I’m also a daughter, sister, aunt, friend, fiancé, full-time writer, and athlete. Part of my path has been sharing my story through
Mrs D used to be a boozy housewife. Now she’s not.
I grew up with alcohol all around. I first got drunk at 15, loved the physical feeling, and (as I now realise) loved the way it pushed emotions away, so I kept doing regularly it until just shy of my 40th birthday. Here I am about
