When people think about getting sober, one of their biggest fears is: Can I ever have fun again? Most people think sobriety is boring. Well, the newly-sober person needs to adjust his or her perspective. Yes, being sober won’t involve death-defying p…
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Characteristics of Sobriety: Forgiveness
July 10th, 2012 
angela Why is forgiveness important to achieve sobriety?
Who do we forgive and for what? Why is it important for an alcoholic or addict to forgive to stay sober? These are all very important questions that need answers and action for someone to overcom…
Characteristics of Sobriety: Surrender and Spirituality
June 22nd, 2012 angela The first step to overcoming any problem is to acknowledge that problem.
The Johari window, an exercise for understanding one’s mental state, separates our psychological makeup into four distinct areas: Open, Blind, Secret (or “Hidden”) an…
Characteristics of Sobriety: Leadership
May 15th, 2012 angela We often focus on the problem of addiction more than the results of successful recovery. True, sobriety is a wonderful transformation characteristic of the beauty of humanity. However, the challenge of achieving long-term sobriety can seem unbelievable…