This year I would have had 10 years of continuous sobriety. I shared once at a meeting that I had this list of the most horrible things in life that if they would happen to me, I would possibly give myself a free pass to drink, like the death of a loved one or losing … Continue reading Relapse
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.
Depression
Depression Did I want to drink? I honestly do not remember - at this point, I was 9.5 years sober and drinking was just not a part of my life. However, in midst of the chaos of splitting money, accounts, and furniture, getting ready for court, and trying to establish some normalcy for my kids, … Continue reading Depression
Divorce
Two years ago I made a decision to leave my husband. I had no idea that this decision would bring on such profound distress in my life. I had no idea that I would be overcomed by the devastating inevitability that my happily ever after was ending, I had no idea that I would be … Continue reading Divorce
