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Lynda Progler
Nov 28, 20239 min read
A Hazardous Attitudes Quiz
The Power of Mindful Choices Hello fellow explorers of the human psyche! Ever found yourself pondering why you make the choices you do?...
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Heather Heasman
Nov 15, 20233 min read
From Attachment to Freedom: Thoughts About My Sober Curious Journey
I was recently at a dinner party to which I brought some alcohol-free beer and a bottle of red wine (not alcohol-free) for the hosts. The...
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Lynda Progler
Oct 14, 20234 min read
The Deeper Meaning of Sobriety
Beyond the Dictionary Definition Sobriety, as defined by the dictionary, refers to the state of being sober or abstaining from or not...
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Lynda Progler
Aug 14, 20234 min read
A Tale of Two Kites
Out on my walk today in the park near our house I was looking up. If you read my blog about some of my favorite quotes , you know, “Look...
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Terry C
Jul 21, 20234 min read
Fading Affect Bias
What in the world does this mean? Time to find out… My parents were older than most when I was born…Mom was 42 almost 43 and Dad was 46....
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Sarah Olsen
Jul 20, 20235 min read
What is a High-Functioning Alcoholic?
What is a "high-functioning alcoholic"? Let me introduce you to some fabulous ladies who appear to have it all together, but perhaps...
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Lynda Progler
Jul 20, 20234 min read
How Alcohol Affects Your Sleep
Many people turn to alcohol to aid their sleep. Drinking a couple of glasses of wine in the evening can make you drowsy. But even if you...
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Lynda Progler
Jul 20, 20236 min read
How to Fall Asleep Sober
Sleep is a vital aspect of our overall well-being, yet many newly-sober ladies struggle to achieve a restful night's sleep without...
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Lynda Progler
Jul 1, 20234 min read
The Rat Park Connection
We’ve all heard the phrase “knowledge is power.” But I have come to believe that KNOWLEDGE + CONNECTION = POWER. I think CONNECTION is...
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Sheri Sorrel
Jun 7, 20233 min read
FOMO v JOMO
Who's heard of FOMO!? The acronym FOMO (Fear of Missing Out is used a lot by people, but I have heard it way more often around women...
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Terry C
May 15, 20232 min read
Birdies & Booze
Well, hello again dear readers! Still learning the ins and outs of this blog writing thing. I'm naming this one "Birdies and Booze." All...
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Sarah Olsen
Apr 21, 20236 min read
Beware of Musicians
Of all the things I knew would change from putting down alcohol, I never expected SEX to be impacted. It just wasn’t on my list of...
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Lynda Progler
Apr 1, 20233 min read
Huddle Up!
When a pregnant mama elephant is ready to deliver her baby calf, as you can imagine she is in a very vulnerable position and helpless if...
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Terry C
Mar 7, 20233 min read
Copper Doodle Dawg on Drugs
Yes, that’s really my Lab Boxer pup’s name, and he has several aliases: Bud Bud, Peanut Face, Goober Head, Baby Boy, etc. Copper is a...
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Sheri Sorrel
Feb 14, 20234 min read
It Ain't Easy
To the outside world it probably looked easy when I quit drinking in 2021. To some it looked like I joined an online...
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Lynda Progler
Dec 1, 20225 min read
Lynda's Top Ten Inspirational Quotes (from Sci Fi TV Shows)
Hi, my name's Lynda, and I'm a sci-fi geek. There, I said it. Yes, I've even been to several sci-fi conventions and had dinner with a...
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Sarah Olsen
Sep 16, 20225 min read
Our Inner Circle. Does it matter?
Does it matter who is in our circle? Do we have a choice of who is in our circle? Should we care? Yes! Yes! YESSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...
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Lynda Progler
Aug 17, 20224 min read
Cruising Musings Without the Boozing
I recently returned from my 22nd cruise. I don’t say that number to brag, I’m just stating a fact. The first 21 cruises were alcohol...
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Sarah Olsen
Aug 1, 20225 min read
Put It Down!
A few years ago, someone posed a question on Facebook: If you had a chance to give your younger self some advice, what would it be? ...
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Lynda Progler
May 14, 20224 min read
Think-Feel-Act Cycle
I discovered the concept of the Think-Feel-Act cycle early in my sober journey and became intrigued. Not everything I think is true? I...
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