I’ve been listening on Audible to some great books written by sober authors. The latest one is “Quit Like a Woman” by Holly Whitaker. She is a true Badass! Holly details the unique struggle women have due to our history of oppression, misogyny, discrimination, condescension, the trials, challenges and suffering from living in a whiteContinue reading “Memories”
Author Archives: Judes
Like a DUCK
When I started working where I am currently employed, almost a year ago, I immediately butted up against an extremely narcissistic coworker, a youngish Millennial who is what would most aptly be described as “The Mean Girl” – the one in junior high that everyone avoids, the bully. I sought refuge with my closest next-in-lineContinue reading “Like a DUCK”
Sober Healing
For many of us, drinking booze has been a way to avoid feeling the intensity of the wounds, traumas, scars, hurts, and pain we endured throughout our lives. When we are triggered by the stress of the day, something someone may have said or done, perhaps the feeling of overwhelm, we drink alcohol so weContinue reading “Sober Healing”
Myths about Sobriety
It took me years to finally make the decision to stop drinking. There were numerous reasons I thought I could never be a non-drinker, and those reasons were keeping me stuck in alcohol dependency and living a life that was mediocre in comparison to the great big, beautiful life I dreamed about. I want toContinue reading “Myths about Sobriety”
Pandemic and Addiction
Today I want to share this enlightening article. My addiction to alcohol climbed to a dangerous level during the pandemic, resulting in debilitating anxiety and depression. I KNOW I am not alone. Are you drinking more since March? https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nytimes.com/2020/05/26/health/coronavirus-alcohol-addiction.amp.html
Growth Opportunities
For the past few decades, I have been on an accelerated quest to grow, expand, transform, heal, and learn how to love myself. I am on a mission to learn the practice of letting things go, and the wonderful habit of pausing before speaking. I have a long way to go, but I have comeContinue reading “Growth Opportunities”
Learning not to Scream
As I have mentioned previously, I am a highly sensitive person, and someone who holds very high standards for myself and others. When I feel I am treated unfairly, it is incredibly difficult for me to restrain myself. I give all of myself to whatever I do, even if it is emptying disgusting, overflowing trash,Continue reading “Learning not to Scream”
Ninety One Days
Today is Day 91 Alcohol Free. Ninety One days of saying NO 100% to The Booze Bitch. All those days ago, I hadn’t any idea what was in store for me, what lay ahead. I had no idea I would feel this overflow of joy, bursting with pride, the complete regaining of trust in myself,Continue reading “Ninety One Days”
What we appreciate, appreciates
It has become glaringly evident to me. When I focus on any negativity I see, it is the dominating energy I experience, it is what I always notice first. When I focus on characteristics in others I find unpleasant, unlikable, appalling, disgusting, they show me more of those traits. As I criticize, dislike, judge, avoid,Continue reading “What we appreciate, appreciates”
The Sober Wave
I always wanted to learn how to surf. Since I was extremely young I have been a water baby, enjoying a sacred love affair with lakes, rivers, brooks (next to which my family would camp in my growing up years), water fountains in and outside my home, to the great big, vast ocean. My motherContinue reading “The Sober Wave”
