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Protected: I refuse to blame you—I am responsible for me
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Can Christmas be a Frame of Mind?
Image courtesy of Tina Phillips at FreeDigitalPhotos.net Early in my recovery the very mention of Christmas was a trigger. I got sober in March. How in the heck was I going to make until Christmas...
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What’s Love Got To Do With It?
Everything. I spent most of my years searching for love. It was those few missing pieces from the 1000 piece puzzle. I army crawled the carpet, sifted the vacuum bag—twice. The puzzle was eventually...
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The Altar of Recovery
The one consistent action that alcoholics in recovery (not to be confused with in abstinence) perform is putting all their troubles on the ‘table’. This is a physical or metaphysical place depending on...
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I am [blank]
Last week’s post comment, via ByeByeBeer, spurred this post on the Pendulum. The Pendulum is a staple in my toolbox. When I first got sober I was under the illusion that I was going to actually rid...
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What would I be thinking about if I wasn’t so busy thinking about my needs?
As a coach by occupation and a spiritual seeker by nature I find my world is riddled with more questions than answers. Even when I find an answer it begets more questions. I am learning to acquiesce to...
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Conscious is the BEST high I have ever known
My last September Sunday to squeeze in a post. In the spirit of keeping my “monthly post” commitment I’m getting this up here today. It’s a little less polished than I prefer, but—oh well. Personal...
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1000 Conversations
Somedays I think the conversations will never end. Who would have thought I would ever be tired of talking? Guess what? I am. Apparently, I am feeling tired of listening, too. I am having yet another...
View ArticleAm I a Sober Blogger Anymore?
After a long blogging hiatus, I am excited to be tapping away on thoughts that are closer to my heart. I started the Sober Identity blog in 2012. I was eager to share my journey with 12-step recovery,...
View ArticleThe Myth of 12-Step or Bust
For starters, I am a product of the 12-step model—it’s brilliant. But it’s not for everyone. We can stop making people feel bad because they don’t prefer it or aren’t doing it the way we think they...
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