While we are heavily into our addictions, we often do not take good care of ourselves. Simple things like getting good sleep, proper nutrition, and personal hygiene often go by the waist side. Therefore, when we start the recovery process taking a good care of our bodies is crucial to a successful sober time. … Continue reading The Importance of Self-Care in Recovery
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.
Thoughts on Legalized Marijuana Use and Unexpected Triggers
Note: Please be advised that this post may be a using trigger, although it does include information on how to manage triggers. “How to Grow Weed,” was the title of tonight's news broadcast here on ABC7 in Washington D.C. If you have not heard yet, as of February 26, 2015, in part of the marijuana … Continue reading Thoughts on Legalized Marijuana Use and Unexpected Triggers
