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Category Archives: Jennifer Place
Why do we relapse?
It is excruciating to discover that someone has relapsed. Especially when they’ve accumulated substantial time in sobriety. What on earth happened, I wonder. How could this person give up so much hard work and so much sober time – for what? Just about anything, anyone, and any occasion can be blamed for relapsing. But ultimately,Continue reading “Why do we relapse?”
Sponsors
For those of you new to the terminology tossed around in sober and recovery circles, a sponsor is someone usually found in AA groups, but not always. Their role in AA is to guide a younger (in sober time) member through the 12 steps. But all sponsors can be immensely helpful to a new personContinue reading “Sponsors”
Something Isn’t Right
Here I am, a Recovery Coach and I’m unable to coach myself. Is this normal? My boyfriend, for all intents and purposes, is a groovy guy. He’s smart, he’s witty, he’s funny, he’s employed, he’s sober, he’s in love with me, he tries to remember to put the seat down, my kittens like him, andContinue reading “Something Isn’t Right”
Shadows
They’re great for making analogies, aren’t they? So elusive. So intangible and dark. But real all the same. In a way, they remind me of sobriety. Sobriety always seemed just out of reach during the midst of addiction, when really, the potential for it was right in front of my face the whole time. TheContinue reading “Shadows”
Sober on the Elliptical!
Okay – that’s not me and, unfortunately, I don’t look that good. HOWEVER- that is the machine I’m killin’ it on and I’m looking better every day. Or at least I think I am. I’ve noticed a change in the shape and size of my lower thighs for sure. And I love it! That aloneContinue reading “Sober on the Elliptical!”
So Many Choices!
Recently, I read something that said “Life is an experiment.” I found that curious. I can see Life being an adventure because – HELLO? It is definitely one of those, but an experiment? So – I decided to let that idea marinate on a back burner until this morning. And now I’m all over it. How is LifeContinue reading “So Many Choices!”
The Unicorns Are Gone
The highlights of drinking used to be downright merriment. I was social. I was cute. I was happy. I was bouncy. I pranced with the Unicorns. And though I’ve never used the term, “Liquid Gold” is often used to describe the euphoric affects of alcohol. Personally, I prefer “Lovely Sedation” or “Bliss”. Too damn badContinue reading “The Unicorns Are Gone”
The Lesser of Two Evils
Here’s an example of the Super Thick Cut circular bologna that goes on inside the mind of the alcoholic. “Wine or withdrawal? Hm. Not much of a choice here…Hm.” (Drinks and thinks, which isn’t possible). “Hmmm. The result of drinking is withdrawal. I know this and that is the darndest thing. One leads to theContinue reading “The Lesser of Two Evils”
Screw This! I QUIT!
Ever say that? Ever say, “Now what am I supposed to do?” Or, “How am I supposed to deal with THAT?” How about this one: “I don’t want THIS or THAT. I want them both and I don’t want either!” “Right NOW!” HA! It feels like insanity, right? Finding answers can be extremely frustrating. WhyContinue reading “Screw This! I QUIT!”
“I just can’t get through!”
Ever say that to yourself when trying to have a conversation with a drinker? It’s impossible, isn’t it … That’s because the person you’re trying to communicate with is temporarily insane. There’s nothing ‘upstairs’ except for a saturated brain swimming in alcohol. Unfortunately, there is no immediate resolution to this dilemma except to remove yourselfContinue reading ““I just can’t get through!””
Get UP!
Sometimes, hiding under the covers is the best and only way to get through withdrawal. Instead of binging on alcohol or your drug of choice, try binging on a new or your favorite TV show to help you through to the sober side. Regardless – the only way out of withdrawal is through it. PostponingContinue reading “Get UP!”
Okay! I’m Motivated!
Anyone struggle with a lack of motivation? Ever put stuff off or delay doing something simply because – you don’t want to do it? Someone recently brought this experience to my attention and it’s really got me thinking about how easy it is – when I don’t feel motivated to do something – to talkContinue reading “Okay! I’m Motivated!”
Waking Up Sober
Waking up sober has just got to be akin to having a rainbow flow through my veins! If ONLY. I love to write, I love to string words together and I am having one hell of a time trying to describe this sensation of being sober in the morning as I sit here enjoying myContinue reading “Waking Up Sober”
Recovery Coaching
What can I do to help you move forward toward attainable goals and the realization of your vision? I am a certified Recovery Coach. I received my certification, PRC, (Progressive Recovery Coach) through the Institute for Life Coach Training, and I was trained by a professor at the Yale University Psychiatry department. While Coaching andContinue reading “Recovery Coaching”
