Bottomless to Sober

Content Warning: language, death, drug use

In this episode:

Initially, I was going to tell my general story, but as I recorded, I realized this episode is more about my life before I got sober. I share how things started for me in childhood as a daughter of immigrants with all the pressure to fulfill the “American dream,” and how I eventually managed to win Teacher of the Year while drinking a fifth of alcohol a day, up through the loss of my partner and finally coming to a place of stopping drinking and how I stopped.

Resources:

NPR – Sharp, ‘Off The Charts’ Rise In Alcoholic Liver Disease Among Young Women

Red Table Talk – Are You Drinking Too Much? A Wake Up Call for Women

Bottomless to Sober – Writing Classes and Coaching Support

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In this episode:

I talk about the shame that can be experienced from feeling stuck on goals that we may have set early on in the year, and do a dive into some of the work around goals that I facilitate to make sure that what you're working on is resonating with you.

Resources:

Free Support, Workshops, Writing Classes and 1:1 coaching at https://www.bottomlesstosober.com/

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In this episode:

Content Warning: car accident, suicidal ideation, substance abuse, strong language

What's going to treatment like? Listen as I read my story, Drowning in Shallow Water, written for Love and Literature Magazine, in this episode. My experience is my own, but it may help answer questions about what rehab is like if you're curious. If you want support with your own storytelling, I invite you to sign up for my Free Writing Workshop, and if you enjoy that, register for my Six-Week Writing for Healing Program.  All of this is available at bottomlesstosober.com

Resources:

Using Family Medical Leave for Substance Abuse Treatment

Types of Treatment Programs

Love and Literature Magazine

Free Writing for Healing Workshop

Bottomless to Sober - Workshops, Support, and Coaching

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In this episode:

I share about why we should stay sober even when the current events repeatedly show themselves are darker and grimmer. I offer an alternative to the thought, "The world has gone to hell, so why bother getting sober?"

Recommended Resources:

Why Bother Getting Sober When The World is Falling Apart, TikTok by Jessica Dueñas

Bottomless to Sober - Workshops, Writing Classes, and Coaching

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In this episode:

I talk about my experiences with dating and provide suggestions for managing navigating dating while in recovery. What I WON'T do is tell you to avoid dating in the first year.

Recommended Resources:

Dating While In Recovery Blog Piece by Jessica Dueñas

Bottomless to Sober - Workshops, Writing Classes, and Coaching

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I share a story about my mother recently attempting to fat shame me, how I handled it, and I share strategies for how you can handle your loved ones.

Recommended Resources:

Book of Boundaries by Melissa Urban

Set Boundaries Find Peace by Nedra Glover Tawwab

You're Fat Honey. You've Got to Take Care of Yourself Blog Piece by Jessica Dueñas

Bottomless to Sober - Workshops, Writing Classes, and Coaching

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