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In the Showcase

My Parents Are Moving In…GASP

Last week I wrote a bit about my wacky Mum here on my blog. After 3 years of me blogging my Mum finally figured out how to comment and hasn’t looked back. Go on have a look at the comment section in this post and you’ll see what I mean. Rosie, as she likes to [...]

Alcohol Substitution Chart for Cooking

When I was newly sober I was only thinking of alcohol as a beverage I consumed in a glass. As time went on I began to find myself in a restaurant with choices like Beer Battered Fish and other dishes which use alcohol as an ingredient. I had a choice to make; do I choose [...]

My Mum Finally Commented on my Blog!

Stop the presses, it’s a BIG day here on SoberJulie.com…my Mum actually left a comment on my blog last night!!! Yes folks after 3 years of blogging and having her phone me to tell me what she thinks of the blog posts she’s read…she actually took the step to leave a comment on the internet!!! [...]

Sobriety & Addiction

This Alcoholic Isn’t Counting Your Drinks

There are days when I wish I wasn't open about my sobriety, days when I would prefer to have somewhat of a private recovery. There is beauty in the openness of my life in this respect but also plenty of discomfort because … [Read More...]

High/Low of an Alcoholic – A Reader Shares Her Story

Sober doesn’t Suck! is a safe place for people to share their stories of being an alcoholic, addiction and recovery openly and honestly. There is no requirement of sobriety for posting, if you’re concerned about your … [Read More...]

Recovery From Alcoholism Isn’t About Judging Others

Thank you to Samantha who is sharing her story of recovery from alcoholism with us today. Sober doesn’t Suck! is a safe place for people to share their stories of alcoholism, addiction and recovery openly and honestly. … [Read More...]

Food & Drink Recipes

Summer Chicken Burgers Recipe & Giveaway #BreakUpWithGroundBeef

Nothing says Summer quite like Chicken Burgers on the grill! Today I'm bringing a very special recipe, not only because it's delicious but because I'm going head to head with Stacey from ThisLilPiglet who is also developing a … [Read More...]

Banana, Vanilla & Peanut Butter Smoothie Recipe

On these beautiful Spring days the kids arrive home from school starving from all of the running around they're doing on recess. I've taken to trying out a smoothie recipe almost every evening and am sharing our favourites … [Read More...]

Alcohol Substitution Chart for Cooking

Body

If You Eat Healthy, Does Your Family Need To Take a Multi Vitamin?

There is no question that the best source from which to get your vitamins and minerals is by eating plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, dairy, grains, protein and omega 3 rich fish. The fact is many families are on the go … [Read More...]

Fast Facts On Fat – The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

We have been inundated with the term ‘fat free’ in the media, at the grocery store and in health magazines, leading us to believe that going fat free is the healthy route. Truth is, once fat is removed chemicals, … [Read More...]

Zerona Canada – Leaders in Inch Loss Twitter Party #RapidInchLoss

For so many of us removing unwanted fat and trying to lose inches from our bodies has become a source of endless frustration. Perhaps you've spent hours exercising, targeting different areas of your body and yet aren't seeing … [Read More...]

Faith

Christ IS Risen!

Christ IS Risen! Happy Easter my friends. 1 Corinthians 15:55-57 Jesus is RISEN! “Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?” The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Anxiety, Pain & Celebration It’s Been a Tough Week

This week has been a tough one, I had a medial assessment booked for Tuesday which would essentially wipe out the rest of my week. At these assessments my body is prodded and moved around in ways which raise my anxiety and pain levels for days afterwards, landing me in bed to recover. Yeah it’s [...]

Valentine’s Day Gift from God

This morning I woke to the sweet morning breath of my lispy 7-year-old singing “Happy Valentines Day” next to my bed. As I pried my lazy right eye open I quashed the grouchy early morning resentments aside and forced myself to be pleasant. I’m no morning person to say the least. Her little arms wrapped [...]