Today I’m celebrating seven years of sobriety. I’m grateful for my sobriety every day. August 5th of 2011 changed my life. It was also the scariest, hardest day, I’ve ever experienced. I walked into the ER with my husband by my side and asked for help. The interesting thing about that day was it was… Continue reading Sobriety | Celebrating Seven Years
Category: Sobriety
Finding Sacramento Podcast
I had the best time on the Finding Sacramento podcast! Earlier this year, I sat down with the host, Nathan Miller, and we chatted about so many things including Sacramento, marathons, triathlons, blogging, sobriety, and finding balance in life. I’ve linked the episode below! http://findingsacramento.com/index.php/2017/11/19/things-fun-megan-white-unsipped/
What you resist persists
‘What you resist persists’ is one of my favorite sayings that I learned in recovery. I remember hearing it for the first time and it resonated with me instantly. Like most people, I find myself resisting things I don’t want to deal with, but that rarely makes them go away. In fact, many times they… Continue reading What you resist persists
Living Sober
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
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
Five Years Sober
Today is pretty big day in my book. It’s my fifth year of sobriety. To me, this is huge. I love celebrating milestones, and this one feels exceptionally important. I’ve shared my story on this blog before, and if you’re interested, you can read about my experience here. I won’t bore you with the… Continue reading Five Years Sober
Asking for Help
Ah, that four letter word- HELP. Why is it so hard for so many of us? Maybe it’s because we have this false belief that if we were smart enough we would be able to figure out everything on our own? We think it’s weak to “rely” on others? Of course, this is completely insane.… Continue reading Asking for Help
The Importance of Sobriety Birthdays
Every single month on the 5th I celebrate my sobriety birthday. Generally speaking, I do something small. I’ll go out to frozen yogurt, get a pedicure, or buy something, most likely a shirt I’ve had my eye on. I rarely spend more than $20, but I love pausing to celebrate making it to another… Continue reading The Importance of Sobriety Birthdays
Sober holidays | Tips for a Spectacular (and Sober) 4th
The Fourth of July is almost here. This year it is particularly awesome since it falls on a Monday. This means many Americans are looking forward to a nice, long, three-day weekend to celebrate the birthday of our great nation. For many people this means a few BBQs, enjoying some fireworks, and some adult… Continue reading Sober holidays | Tips for a Spectacular (and Sober) 4th
A Different Kind of Friday Happy Hour
If you work a job with traditional hours, Friday at 5:00 p.m. has a special meaning. The air seems to get a little lighter and everyone’s mood collectively brightens. The idea that the weekend has officially begun is a wonderful feeling. However if you newly sober or been sober for years and your… Continue reading A Different Kind of Friday Happy Hour