Are You Teachable In Sobriety?
You don't want to give in to excuses and drink again, you want to figure out who you are and learn how to deal with emotions instead of escape reality- which is what you've always done. Learning to deal
Mistakes in Sobriety
So today I am going to talk about some of the biggest mistakes I see people make in early sobriety or recovery. I say in early recovery, but the truth is, these stumbling blocks can pop up at any
How To Say I’m Sorry/Make Amends
There is no doubt that saying "I’m Sorry" can be difficult and feel super awkward. Some people believe that to apologize is admitting we are ‘wrong’, or it means we ‘lose’ the argument. First of all, if your goal
Sobriety & Self-Sabotage: Limiting Beliefs and How They Affect Your Sobriety
Do you sometimes feel like you are sabotaging your own sobriety and life? You get some sober time under your belt and start feeling pretty good, then all of a sudden you find yourself drunk again, hating life,
Rock Bottom: Have You Hit It & Where Do You Go From There?
I know some of you are finding yourself in a spot that is super uncomfortable and stressful, feeling like a failure and wondering if you are ever going to be able to figure out this sobriety thing- and I
A&E Intervention Ken Seeley and Eric McLaughlin Talk Addiction, Treatment, and Professional Intervention
One night, in my early sobriety, I was sitting in my living room watching television and sharing microwave popcorn with my Rottweiler. Across the screen came this story of an alcoholic, way out of control, and the family who
Playing the Victim Will Ruin Your Sobriety
I know this illness is so hard and confusing, and I know sometimes it feels overwhelming and you wonder if it’s worth it or if you can even do it- I know that, because I had to do it,
Breaking Down Guilt & Shame
Last week we talked about different things you can do to deal with anxiety and how to start to neutralize it and break it down. And I told you this week we would talk about guilt and shame. These
How to Calm Anxiety and Stop Feeling Anxious Right Now
Anxiety sucks. We all know the feeling, and we all hate it.⠀ Anxiety is a natural part of addiction and I know the struggle is real- sometimes my anxiety is absolutely debilitating. I have spent my sobriety going
Things That Mess Up Your Sobriety
Overdrinking, on any level, feels lonely and isolating. Usually you are keeping secrets about how much you drink or how often, or you are hiding it from your kids or spouse or work- and when we have secrets,