Part of the reason quitting drinking can be difficult is the physiological withdrawal symptoms that make us feel absolutely miserable, because our body and brain are addicted to The Booze Bitch and her toxins. Our body and brain become addicted to the ingestion of alcohol as we become regular drinkers, awaiting the deluge expectantly, readyContinue reading “Fit Recovery”
Author Archives: Judes
Sobriety is the new Sexy
Sobriety brings many things to the surface, most of all feelings. I never realized how much I was numbing my feelings. One of the many problems with numbing our feelings is that we can’t numb fear, anxiety, sadness, anger, depression, hopelessness, shame, resentment, and blame without also numbing all the good stuff. We don’t feelContinue reading “Sobriety is the new Sexy”
Overcoming
Life is an obstacle course and how we navigate the obstacles is up to us. I have overcome some pretty great challenges in my days: incessant torment in early childhood by older brothers, bullying by playmates and others, sexual abuse both in childhood and adulthood, loss of my father early in adulthood and loss ofContinue reading “Overcoming”
The Journey
Sobriety is about so much more than not drinking alcohol. Since I decided I was ready to slay the Booze Bitch, I have been highly emotional. I have felt ecstatically happy, truly proud of myself, fully trusting the Universe. I once again believe I can make all my dreams come true. I am incredibly energetic,Continue reading “The Journey”
Nurture over Numb
I just finished hiking with one of my favorite people in the entire world. Tuesday Trail Therapy, 4.5 miles of processing whatever comes up or has come up in our lives the past few days. I was sharing how my cup is feeling pretty empty these days with everything going on, most recently a hugeContinue reading “Nurture over Numb”
Sobriety is a SUPERPOWER
This statement “Sobriety is a SuperPower” was included in the first few sentences of Brene’ Brown’s post about her now 24 years of sobriety. Sobriety being a Superpower is right, it made me smile with such JOY! It takes a fierceness to become sober, hence the name of my blog. We have to rally againstContinue reading “Sobriety is a SUPERPOWER”
Leadership
Anyone who takes responsibility for finding the potential in people and processes and has the courage to develop that potential. I borrowed this beautiful definition of leadership from Brene’ Brown’s website. Brene’ Brown is one of my true Gurus. Her research on vulnerability, leadership, whole hearted living, and shame is life changing. If you haveContinue reading “Leadership”
I’m Sorry
I am infatuated with so many sober authors, the great truth tellers. They share their gut wrenching stories in full detail, complete with admission of debilitating shame, with an unparalleled level of honesty, opening their hearts wide open for all the world to see. Here is a poem written by a woman and published originallyContinue reading “I’m Sorry”
Memories
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”
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”