Trigger warning: Sexual assault is briefly mentioned early in the interview. Please be advised.  My friend, who was one of the recovered alcoholics who guided me through the 12 Steps & who we will call, "Mrs. Jones," shares about her experiences drinking, getting sober and today, a recovered alcoholic. She explains some misconceptions and some confusions about Alcoholism, AA and The Big Book through her own experience.  Her Cat , ‘Netty’ will often chime in during the interview. ? Some examples of what you will hear: ~Triggers - "dangerously underestimates what it means to have a ..read more

Hello everyone!  Welcome to Season 4 with a very special guest.  Email me at sobergratitudes@gmail.com and I will write you back! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sobergratitudes/message ..read more

Hello everyone!  Welcome to Season 4 with a very special guest.  Email me at sobergratitudes@gmail.com and I will write you back! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sobergratitudes/message ..read more

Hi ! I am so so glad you are here today! Let's work on quieting our inner critics today, shall we? Press that triangle button and listen in! Subscribe to get reminders of future episodes! Write me and I will write you back! sobergratitudes@gmail.com How To Practice Gratitude To Silence Your Inner Critic | by Rajesh Vairapandian | Writers’ Blokke | Medium --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sobergratitudes/message ..read more

Hello Sober Gratitude Listeners! Thank you for joining me today for another dose of hope in sobriety. Today I share things that happened in 2022 that I hope you find useful to you.  I believe you are here for a reason. I believe you know what that reason is.  Write me and I will write you back. Sarah sobergratitudes@gmail.com If you are need of support regarding your alcoholism or drug addiction, SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration  If you are in crisis: Lifeline (988lifeline.org)  What is A.A.? | Alcoholics Anonymous (aa.org) --- Send in a vo ..read more

Hi everyone!  I'm so glad you are here. This is my last episode for 2022 and January 1st will be the 3 year anniversary of Sober Gratitudes! You are the reason it's been around 3 years, so THANK YOU!! I am SO grateful for your listenership!!  Today's episode may be helpful to those of you who are considering cutting back or quitting drinking alcohol all together.  I hope to hear from you!  write me! sobergratitudes@gmail.com Happy New Year!  Sarah Resources for support if you feel you have alcoholism/AUD      Have a problem with alcohol? There is a ..read more

If you are need of support regarding your alcoholism or drug addiction, SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration If you are in crisis: Lifeline (988lifeline.org) I believe you are here for a reason. I believe you know what that reason is. write me and I will write you back. Sarah sobergratitudes@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sobergratitudes/message ..read more

I know! I know! This title appears to be anything but hopeful! I promise this episode will offer HOPE if you just listen.  If you are need of support regarding your alcoholism or drug addiction, SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration If you are in crisis: Lifeline (988lifeline.org) I believe you are here for a reason. I believe you know what that reason is.  write me and I will write you back.  Sarah sobergratitudes@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sobergratitudes/message ..read more

Hi Everyone! I am so glad you tuned in today for a dose of hope in sobriety. I hope what I share today helps you as you journey to a better life, freed from the bondage of alcoholism.  Please write me and I promise to write you back. sobergratitudes@gmail.com If you are need of support regarding your alcoholism or drug addiction,  visit:  SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Have a problem with alcohol? There is a solution.  (aa.org)  If you are in crisis, please dial 911 for emergency services or Lifeline (988lifeline.org)  You are w ..read more

Happy Thanksgiving, to the amazing Sober Gratitudes Community!  Whether or not this is your first sober Thanksgiving, I hope you find this episode helpful in your journey to staying sober.  Best wishes to you all and please email me! I will write back.  sobergratitudes@gmail.com Sarah  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sobergratitudes/message ..read more