Getting Sober
There are so many things to think about as you approach this piece of your life. It is a strange place to be, in your head, thinking about these changes that are necessary and wondering how it will
Are You Alcoholic?
There is a lot of information out there to help someone identify if they are an alcoholic or addict. And many of the criteria fit me perfectly, but some do not. I wanted to take a minute to go
Newcomers in AA
There are so many things I want to say to newcomers when they enter recovery. Most of the time I want to gush about how beautiful and amazing my life is now. I want to tell you
The Absolute Truth About AA
Note: Addiction Unlimited is a podcast designed to be listened to, not read. I urge you to listen to the audio version where you can hear the passion and emphasis that is lacking in the written format. Transcripts are
What’s With the Separation of Boys & Girls in AA??
You are so nervous to walk into your first AA meeting, and surprised when you actually enjoy it! It’s nice to sit back and be quiet, to hear other people share their experiences, to feel relief every time someone
Thinking Errors
Thinking Errors I have a fascinating topic for you today and it was one of my favorite things to learn in my own recovery process. We’re going to talk about common thinking errors – in AA they say stinking
The Joy of Living Sober
I’m driving around St. Louis somewhat aimlessly. I have no idea where I am, I’ve never been here before, and I sure as hell don’t know where I’m going. I found Allyson Kane on Instagram (I know that doesn’t
When I Wanted to Die
Every morning when I opened my eyes and realized I was alive, I felt defeated. I felt like I was being punished for being a bad person and most days I didn't know how I would survive. For more
Early Sobriety Rollercoaster
Hey everybody welcome to the Addiction Unlimited Podcast- I’m your host, Angela Pugh- Today I will answer a question I got from Nancy in Seattle asking me about my experience in early sobriety and how I felt physically and
6 Tips to Stay Sober During the Holidays
We all know holidays are a stressful time. Many struggle with family issues, finances, which house do we go to first, who’s cooking, cleaning, and traveling. It’s a lot to think about. As addicted people there is a general