Enjoying a sober Christmas can be challenging to say the least but this doesn't mean that we have to give up on the Holidays. Our culture in North America tends to be centered around having alcohol at social events and although it can feel overwhelming to think of not drinking we CAN do it and actually enjoy the Holiday season. The reality is that as a sober person attending Christmas social events, we can feel like the odd man out but if we prepare in advance we can enjoy Holiday gatherings ...
Sober Blogs and Recovery Resources
Today I'm happy to be listing some sober blogs and recovery resources that I support. Finding these resources can be the hope that someone in recovery needs. I am grateful that these are readily available these days, in the past they were hard to find. Stepping into a life of recovery from alcoholism didn't come easy for me. Generally speaking, I don't believe it does for many of us. For some time before my last day I could be found googling things like "Sober Life", "Life in Recovery" or ...
Triggered when I least Expected
My entire life I have worn glasses and recently I bit the bullet, had Lasik eye surgery and was astounded at what triggered me. As a girl I had no idea that I wasn't seeing the world clearly until I got my first pair of glasses in Grade 3. Until I slipped those metal frames with the pointy nose pads onto my face, the world had always been an effort to focus upon. I had significant astigmatisms in both eyes which progressed over time. I clearly remember how the world seemed to rise up a ...
Addiction is on the Rise
Addiction is a side-effect of our fast-moving, consumerism culture these days for may of us. If reading that sentence has the hairs on the back of your neck standing up, it's cool I get it. It's fucking offensive and yet if you pause and reflect without the defence mechanism you'll agree. Addiction is on the Rise Here we are, surrounded by the instant gratification of the internet, big box outlet stores, travel which is more accessible to the average joe, higher education, social media..and we ...
Bahia Principe Sian Ka’an, Adults Only All Inclusive Resort
Winter in Canada can be a drag...it seems to stretch into eternity and often we are found searching the internet for an amazing All Inclusive resort where we can bask in the sun! This year Brad and I found a fantastic deal for a week long stay at Bahia Principe Sian Ka'an Adults Only All Inclusive Resort in Riviera Maya, Mexico. Good friends of ours were heading there and we quickly did some research to see if we liked the resort enough to book. It was only 2 weeks out and so we had to ...