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A place for those in recovery from alcohol, or other substances, to find support & hope. Please be respectful of the intention. Not limited to 12Step program visitors. We all have our own journey🙏🏻 #sober #soberwomenunite #ODAAT #AA #recovery
The winter loss of light, the holiday post season, recent retirement & a 2 week respiratory illness
threw me off balance. I’m still trying to find my footing. Just want to stay in bed. New plan: get up, make the bed, get dressed & eat breakfast. That might be my best some days.
#sobersky #ODAAT
threw me off balance. I’m still trying to find my footing. Just want to stay in bed. New plan: get up, make the bed, get dressed & eat breakfast. That might be my best some days.
#sobersky #ODAAT
January 16, 2026 at 2:05 PM
December 25, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Alcohol landed me in jail several times. It ceased solving my problems decades ago, despite relapses when I fell back onto old coping strategies. I understand the meaning of loss of freedom. I also understand the fragility of being human.
#sober #recovery #ODAAT #strength #soberposse #Faith
#sober #recovery #ODAAT #strength #soberposse #Faith
December 20, 2025 at 2:42 PM
December 3, 2025 at 5:22 PM
If you were able to get through Thanksgiving gatherings clean and sober, you’ve gotten past the 1st of the compressed holidays of the Trifecta. Early in recovery this can be the most challenging time of the year. Reach out for support, go to a meeting, help is waiting.
#sobersky #ODAAT #recovery
#sobersky #ODAAT #recovery
December 2, 2025 at 6:41 PM
A simple wish that we all find our own reasons to be thankful today. I know I’m blessed with many. Have a peaceful, day. ☯️
Photo by Peter Ralston, Ralston Gallery. He lists the stone belonging to Thankful Phinney Burgess who passed in 1891, buried in Carver Cemetery, Vinalhaven.
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Photo by Peter Ralston, Ralston Gallery. He lists the stone belonging to Thankful Phinney Burgess who passed in 1891, buried in Carver Cemetery, Vinalhaven.
#sobersky #AA
November 27, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Half a century of alcoholic binge cycles creates neural pathways used to intensity, drama & putting out fires. The brain needs healing. Years into recovery the pathways are still rewiring. Learning to just “be”; quiet, no distractions can feel foreign. Retiring is next level.
#sober #ODAAT #AA
#sober #ODAAT #AA
November 23, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Coffee on the porch in the chilly afternoon sun slide….time to ponder next steps. I’ve made the decision to retire. Many feelings, hopes, concerns & uncertainty. Heard a paraphrased quote which research attributes to Ira Kaufman;
“Trust is the currency of transformation”.
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“Trust is the currency of transformation”.
#sobersky #sober #ODAAT
November 19, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Unconditional love. Our boy, who is a service companion, loyally watching me as I wait my turn to see the surgeon. Whenever we’re in a medical setting & he knows he’s working, he’s quietly attentive. That’s another piece of joy for me as I compile the days gratitude list.
#sobersky #ODAAT #AA
#sobersky #ODAAT #AA
November 12, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Lately I find a challenge in recognizing the trap of perfectionism. It comes up at work. My boss & I have conflicting opinions on the definition of a task well done. “Good enough” doesn’t sit well with me. Then I recall page 417, just below Acceptance.
#sober #sobersky #soberposse #ODAAT #AA
#sober #sobersky #soberposse #ODAAT #AA
November 4, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Lately I find a challenge in recognizing the trap of perfectionism. It comes up at work. My boss & I have conflicting opinions on the definition of a task well done. “Good enough” doesn’t sit well with me. Then I recall page 417, just below Acceptance.
#sober #sobersky #soberposse #ODAAT #AA
#sober #sobersky #soberposse #ODAAT #AA
Who are we in sobriety, or in our reflective moments? What shapes our character, what connections resonate? We are not our disease, we are so much more…with so much left to discover. Thinking about my life, and these words spilled out.
#sobersky #sober #ODAAT #AA #poetry #freedom #joy
#sobersky #sober #ODAAT #AA #poetry #freedom #joy
October 26, 2025 at 4:36 PM
In the midst of the griefs we all walk through, are the joys in the moment. End of season colors and gifts around my partner’s garden this afternoon. To be able to experience this parallel to my grief is a result of my recovery. I remember that I have today only.
#soberwomenunite #ODAAT #sober #AA
#soberwomenunite #ODAAT #sober #AA
October 12, 2025 at 10:19 PM
In the midst of the griefs we all walk through, are the joys in the moment. End of season colors and gifts around my partner’s garden this afternoon. To be able to experience this parallel to my grief is a result of my recovery. I remember that I have today only.
#soberwomenunite #ODAAT #sober #AA
#soberwomenunite #ODAAT #sober #AA
Today I had to say goodbye to this beloved companion of 16 years. She saw me through so much & all with her gentle, loyal & loving spirit. Oh how I’ll miss you Kitty O’Shea. A piece of my heart travels with you. I don’t have to drink to mourn your leaving, for that I’m grateful. 💔
#sober #ODAAT #AA
#sober #ODAAT #AA
October 6, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Tomorrow is an anniversary I don’t want to forget. It’s not remembered to wallow in self pity, but to embrace. surrendering. At 8am that day,officers knocked on my door, escorted me to court & then jail for 2 years for a 4th DUI.
My sobriety means everything to me today 🙏🏻
#sober #ODAAT #Faith #AA
My sobriety means everything to me today 🙏🏻
#sober #ODAAT #Faith #AA
October 4, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Like many of us, the current state of things has resulted in my working 2 jobs to not just survive, but have something to set aside, as I’m retiring w/in 5 years. But at my age, it’s draining on many levels. I’m reminded that the T in HALT, stands for Tired. I must stay vigilant.
#sober #ODAAT
#sober #ODAAT
September 27, 2025 at 11:18 AM
“Joy at our release from a lifetime of frustration knew no bounds”
~ AA, pgs 128-129
I was texting with a friend in recovery that when we were active, situations that were too frustrating caused us to quit trying. We found the easier, softer way. Sobriety gave us tools for growth.
#sober #ODAAT
~ AA, pgs 128-129
I was texting with a friend in recovery that when we were active, situations that were too frustrating caused us to quit trying. We found the easier, softer way. Sobriety gave us tools for growth.
#sober #ODAAT
September 22, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Finishing up another 4th step, the most extensive one ever. I left no stone unturned. A years worth of writing but I can see the finish line. Both emotionally draining having to review, and then come to terms with repetitive character challenges, but freeing.
#sober #ODAAT #sobersky
#sober #ODAAT #sobersky
September 18, 2025 at 5:30 PM
When Bill wrote this, he was talking about soldiers in WWII. But for this alcoholic, it’s about life on life’s terms, when you hit the trying times, or it’s coming at you full speed. Perseverance; it’s everything.
#sober #sobersky #ODAAT #AA #soberwomenunite
#sober #sobersky #ODAAT #AA #soberwomenunite
August 27, 2025 at 10:41 AM
When Bill wrote this, he was talking about soldiers in WWII. But for this alcoholic, it’s about life on life’s terms, when you hit the trying times, or it’s coming at you full speed. Perseverance; it’s everything.
#sober #sobersky #ODAAT #AA #soberwomenunite
#sober #sobersky #ODAAT #AA #soberwomenunite
The past week has been maximum busy….day off, coffee, reset.
#sobersky #ODAAT #FirstThingsFirst
#sober
#sobersky #ODAAT #FirstThingsFirst
#sober
August 25, 2025 at 12:59 PM
The past week has been maximum busy….day off, coffee, reset.
#sobersky #ODAAT #FirstThingsFirst
#sober
#sobersky #ODAAT #FirstThingsFirst
#sober