MAY 2012 Blog of the Month

Insights of a Sober Yogi - On a quest for Truth.

http://insightsofasoberyogi.blogspot.com/

April Blogger of the Month

The Sober Lawyer

This Blog is written anonymously by "Dick," a recovering alcoholic attorney, documenting his journey through recovery and sobriety.

http://www.soberlawyer.com/about-me/

SoberMoms

The hardest thing about being a sober mother is we are all SOOO busy!  If you work outside the home forget about it!  But there is a need for us here on the net.  There are women at home trying to stay sober, some have never been to a meeting.  They are reaching out.  One mother can not help all these women but many mothers can.  If you are a sober mother and can spend a few minutes a day on your computer please stop by SoberMoms and get involved.

http://sobermoms.spruz.com/

Blog of the Month - Higher Powered

October Blog of the Month award goes to Higher Powered.  The Higher Powered blog is one of the few that long time consistently posted on sober blogs.  Higher Powered has been posting daily since December of 2004.  That takes some serious commitment folks!  Even though HP has a fabulous sense of twisted humor you can see how his recovery is truly priority.  Thank you Mr. Dave for all you give back to the rest of us in recovery.

*THIS BLOG FEATURES ADULT CONTENT*

"A POSITIVE ATTITUDE MAY NOT SOLVE ALL OF MY PROBLEMS, BUT IT WILL ANNOY ENOUGH PEOPLE TO MAKE IT WORTH THE EFFORT. I am an alcoholic and a sarcastic smart-ass. I am recovering from the alcoholism. My first and only sobriety date is September 5, 2003."

Visit Higher Powered at http://texandave.blogspot.com/

NEW Home for SoberMoms

In order to keep this recovery forum free for it's members SoberMoms has moved to a new home. If you are a sober mother please come join the NEW SoberMoms. Help others who are struggling or on the fence about getting sober. Get support from other mothers in recovery. Join a group, start a discussion and get active for your sobriety!

How do YOU balance sobriety and motherhood?

SoberMoms

All Twelve Step mothers welcome!

SoberConnections.net

A very private online recovery community. If you have been hesitate to join an online recovery community this is a great place to get started.

Check it out at http://www.soberconnections.net/index.php

Sober Celebrations

9th Annual Halloween Gratitude Cruise

Saturday October 30 - Saturday November 6, 2010

Inaugural Halloween Sailing of
Oasis of the Seas - The newest largest cruise ship in the world!

- Daily 12 Step meetings
- Keynote speakers
- 24 hour fellowship station
- Sober scavenger hunt
- Halloween costumes

Visit Sober Celebrations for more details!

Blog of the Month

Living Life Sober

Lessons and Stories From My New Sober Life

An alcoholic and an addict starts a new life sober. Read posts about my struggles, lessons and AA meetings, starting from only a few hours sober.

Holiday Tips for Twelve Steppers

Staying Sober and Sane Through The Holidays

 The holidays have a way of affecting us all. It can be subtle or very direct. The pace increases in our lives and the events become plentiful. Being able to enjoy the holidays is a goal I strive for every year. So what have I learned with 18 sober holidays under my belt?

 

1. Don't let meetings take a back seat. If an event is in conflict make sure you have an alternative meeting to pick up.

2. This is a great time of year to practice NOT people pleasing. Do what you can and feel comfortable with. No explanations needed.

3. Come late leave early. This is a favorite of mine and cuts out much of the emotional baggage that can accumulate at a function.

4. Keep literature in the car with reinforcing pages marked. If your not ready to leave take five and read something that will help you stay connected.

5. Remind yourself of the true meaning of the holidays. Whatever you celebrate ~ key into the spiritual and try to flush the commercial.

6. Allow a few moments extra to slow down before holiday tasks such as shopping, cleaning, entertaining, decorating etc. Key in on that spiritual aspect again.

7. Don't forget to HALT (Hungry Angry Lonely Tired.)  Basic needs can get skipped in all the hub bub. Again slow down for a few minutes to make sure your needs are met ~ including meetings.

8. Get out that gratitude list ~ remember how it use to be ~ share your ESH if you are having trouble remembering.


9. Attend a sober activity instead of a function that may be too much too soon.

10. If the best you can do is not use ~ that is HUGE and should not be dismissed ~ that can be the BIGGEST gratitude you will ever have. Let all other aspects of the Holidays take the back seat.

11. Stay close to meetings, sponsors, support and counselors ~ pick up a commitment ~ you may not be aware of the effects the Holidays could be having on you.

12. Finally don't forget the many alkathons that are held during this time of year. Find out where they are and put the information in your wallet.

written by Gwen R.

September Blog of the Month

Hi! I'm Amanda! I've got three girls (you might know me as mom23greatgirls) that I love with all my heart. I also have a husband and I love him too - sometimes with the rest of my heart. Ready for an adventure in sobriety? Follow along as I make my way through the world, sober while trying to work outside of my home, parent, and be a wife. It'll be fun, I promise!

Visit Adventures of a SoberMommy

February Blog of the Month

Young, Dumb, Sober

"This blog is going to take its own shape. basically I like anything that gives me a rush... poker, snowboarding, soccer, women. I spent most of adolescence doing drugs and being the best heroin and cocaine addict I could be. When I wasn't doing that I was being the best alcoholic I could be. Long story short, i ended up getting clean and sober almost 4 years ago. I thought the rest would be happily ever after... It is for the most part. The rest is just chatter in my head. I thought I would anonymously share all that on the internet. I never considered anything I have to say important enough to write down, or for anyone else to read. I still don't. I do however think that my story, my day to day life, struggles, triumphs and rantings are one of a kind. "

Getting Sober: What To Expect

*Getting Sober: What To Expect,* is written from first hand experience of a recovering alcoholic. I know all to well the fears you may face when thinking about getting sober.

In this book you will have all those questions answered and more! It is my hope that knowing what to expect when getting sober will make that decision all the easier. *Getting Sober: What to Expect* was written with your best interests in mind. I hope this book makes that decision easier for you once you know what to expect.

Good luck and I wish you the very best on your road to recovery!
C. King, M.Ed.

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