living well
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Music and Recovery: How Creed Helped Me Get Sober.
The author reflects on their recovery journey, emphasizing the importance of community support and music. They describe how Creed’s music unexpectedly became a source of comfort and understanding during sober times, revealing a connection to their emotions. The narrative showcases… Continue reading
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Navigating the Stages of Grief After Losing a Therapist
The author reflects on their experience facing the five stages of grief after their BetterHelp therapist became unavailable due to legal changes. They felt denial, anger, and a need for closure, expressing frustration over the abrupt termination. Despite the upheaval,… Continue reading
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Coping with Therapist Loss: Embracing Change
The author reflects on their emotional turmoil after their therapist ended their sessions. Despite finding value in therapy, they express a deep connection and reliance on this therapist, highlighting the challenge of seeking a new one. They appreciate past progress… Continue reading
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No Matter What: Lessons from My First Year of Sobriety
In the first year of recovery, the author experienced a transformative journey from despair to hope, feeling profoundly grateful. However, approaching the one-year mark brought anxiety about future challenges without drinking. A powerful moment at a meeting, hearing a woman… Continue reading
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Confronting Social Media’s Negative Influence
The author expresses a feeling of paranoia toward social media, suggesting it targets and exploits his vulnerabilities regarding addiction and mental health. Despite advocating for recovery, he’s troubled by ads for micro dosed cocktails infiltrating his feed, which he finds… Continue reading
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Lessons Learned from My Dad Blog and Sobriety
The author reflects on their experiences blogging from 2008-2016, expressing gratitude for the connections made and the personal growth achieved since getting sober in 2010. Revisiting past posts evokes empathy for their former self and highlights the challenges of navigating… Continue reading
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Finding Gratitude in Sobriety.
The author expresses deep gratitude for sobriety, emphasizing that their most significant realization is the absence of cravings for alcohol. While sobriety has positively impacted various aspects of life, the most profound change is not having to struggle with the… Continue reading
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Finding Balance in Self-Care
The author attended a workshop on self-care led by Amanda Smith, emphasizing the importance of balancing recovery and self-care. After 14 years in recovery, they realized self-care isn’t just about 12-step meetings. The post encourages a personal approach to recovery,… Continue reading
