I was speaking with someone the other day that asked me why my posts about sobriety have dropped off. He said I used to post about it a lot, but now my focus seemed to have shifted. From his perspective, a post about living sober falls into one bucket, and a post about distance running… Continue reading Living Sober
Tag: Early Sobriety
Between Breaths | Book review
I recently read Between Breaths by Elizabeth Vargas and I highly recommend it. For those not familiar with the book, Elizabeth Vargas is a reporter for ABC’s news magazine 20/20. She has also anchored the ABC Evening News and Good Morning America during various times in her career. While she has had tremendous success,… Continue reading Between Breaths | Book review
Alcoholics in Movies | The Girl On The Train
Over the weekend I went to see The Girl On The Train. I’d read the book, so I knew the storyline and I was really happy that the movie didn’t disappoint. It was just as intense and suspenseful as the book. For those who haven’t seen the movie yet, or read the book, I won’t give anything… Continue reading Alcoholics in Movies | The Girl On The Train
Working Out for the Body and Mind
I am huge advocate for working out. For me, being active is pretty much non-negotiable. Although it’s nice to burn calories and get stronger, or have more endurance, I think I workout for my mental health more than anything. In fact, I’m certain that’s the case. I’ve never been against a good sweat… Continue reading Working Out for the Body and Mind
So You Think You Can Dance: A Simple Guide to handling weddings, Bar Mitzvahs and 50th Anniversary Parties Sober
In rehab I had a wonderful councelor with many years of sobriety that told us some things just won’t be as fun when you are sober It was one of those moments when I felt my heart break, and at the same time a huge weight came off my shoulders. That’s because when I got… Continue reading So You Think You Can Dance: A Simple Guide to handling weddings, Bar Mitzvahs and 50th Anniversary Parties Sober
I’m Sober. Now What?
The first year of sobriety can be tough. Life changing tough It is serious business because it pays off huge dividends, but it doesn’t always come easy. I think I have saved myself numerous relapses, but only because I’d rather stick hot iron rods through my eyeballs than deal with those 12 months again.… Continue reading I’m Sober. Now What?
So about my Drinking
People with a passion have always fascinated me. In high school, my best friend was a ballerina. Like a real one, that danced with ballet companies and went to college on scholarship for dance. She would dance until her feet were cramping and she was exhausted, but she wouldn’t complain. In fact, she didn’t want… Continue reading So about my Drinking