Tired of Thinking About Drinking Blog
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Female, 40s. Currently living in Europe. The day I started this blog, my day 9, I wrote: "I want to put this online, to hold myself accountable. I want to document the noise in my head. I'm tired of thinking about drinking." I started this blog to document my own sober journey. I was desperate for information and for support.
Tired of Thinking About Drinking Blog
1M ago
A:” I was informed this week that my position has been eliminated. In the past I would have drank a lot of alcohol at them. Thanks to you I will instead eat cookies at them. All by myself – I am not telling my family about the sober treat I just ordered. ?” me: well I’m ..read more
Tired of Thinking About Drinking Blog
1M ago
from me: in the last post i asked about the value of ‘being seen and heard’ when we’re trying to quit drinking. thanks for filling my inbox today with so many good ideas. here are a few: L: “I read a book about effective communication recently. One of the main points was that ‘monologuing’ (talking on and ..read more
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1M ago
from me: at the risk of sounding self-congratulatory — i mean, how often do we hear something like this? “From our conversations, I’ve noticed that you have a strong sense of personalization and empathy in how you approach your sober work. You’re deeply committed to making people feel understood, safe, and supported—whether it’s through your ..read more
Tired of Thinking About Drinking Blog
1M ago
email from E (about how it feels to be one year sober and beyond): “There are no words to describe how it is, it is not just better. I will try: it is like getting better again and going outside for fresh air after a long debilitating illness that kept you in the confines of ..read more
Tired of Thinking About Drinking Blog
1M ago
from me: sometimes when we’re penpals, you will also be fortunate enough to email with Apprentice Elise, and you might have an exchange like this one … Sargent (day 225): “When I read the emails you get from others and see all the stress they deal with, I feel lucky. My life is very uncomplicated and stress free ..read more
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1M ago
email I received from J: “I wish i could tell the newbies or those still on the fence being sober never gets old! And if I can do it, pretty much anyone can. The other day I was doing some organizing, throwing away old cosmetics into a shopping bag (while wondering WTF why have I ..read more
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6M ago
From Sober in Richmond (The Solstice Guy): “I started my 100 Day challenge on the Solstice [and am celebrating 9.5 years sober on June 21st] … If there is anyone out there who needs some motivation to start – perhaps they can do the Solstice to Solstice. It really helped me to have the power ..read more
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8M ago
FOR ONE DAY ONLY, i created an Anonymous Forgiveness space. the blog is closed to NEW posts … BUT this forgiveness post it is OPEN FOR YOU TO COMMENT on someone else’s post, and offer some words of soothing, encouragement, relief, empathy, or just ‘i hear you’ … Can you find a comment that does NOT yet ..read more
Tired of Thinking About Drinking Blog
1y ago
this audio extract below is from the new podcast called “Not Giving a Fuck: Part 1. Is this Temporary?” If you’re a podcast subscriber, you received the full audio already as part of your subscription. if you’re not yet a subscriber, you can hop over now to this page and sign up today and then you will receive the full version of this podcast as your first episode. the ..read more
Tired of Thinking About Drinking Blog
1y ago
omm003.off.button this is a video experiment for OMM003. if this is helpful(!), i can do more leave me a note in the comments! omm003.off.button this is a video experiment for OMM003. if this is helpful(!), i can do more leave me a note in the comments ..read more