Author: Magz

Welcome to the Sober Courage blog! The sober Courage blog is created by Magz who is in recovery from Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). The blog's focus is on supporting those in recovery from (AUD) at any stage of their journey. The main topics covered are Getting Sober, Relapse & Recovery, and Recovery Toolbox. The blog has been featured on such sites as Recovery Today Magazine, The Fix, I Am Not Anonymous and The SHAIR Podcast, and Healthline. Magz is a mom of three awesome kids and works full time as a Technical Writer in Washington DC. She continues her recovery support through the SMARTRecovery, Refuge Recovery and Adult Children of Alcoholics group, as well as blogging at Sober Courage and maintaining the Sober Courage social media accounts. Magz is also an avid gardener, music lover, coffee junkie, and happiness fanatic.

No Thank You, No More Shame For Me

by Magz, posted in Personal Story, Relapse & Recovery

I have been so wrapped up in shame that I pretty much became a hermit in my own mind just to not have to face all of which I was afraid that people were judging me for. I totally closed, and I did not share my pain with anyone. I did not seek support and … Continue reading No Thank You, No More Shame For Me

Sobriety is a Lifelong Process

by Magz, posted in From the Mailbox

*From the Sober Courage mailbox* "I started thinking, “Is this the song that never ends for me?”, or is it me? On one hand, I had to take a real close critical look at myself and my patterns, and intrinsic behaviors, and on the other hand, I had to take a gentler look at my … Continue reading Sobriety is a Lifelong Process

Don’t Drink No Matter What!

by Magz, posted in Getting Sober, Recovery Tools

Today, I am going to unwind by letting it all out, and maybe you had a rough week too and need to unwind also, huh? Well, grab your pen or keyboard, and lets get it all out! Writing out my frustrations has often proven to be a great tool against picking up that drink! Once … Continue reading Don’t Drink No Matter What!