SoberChrystal

SoberChrystal – Top @Mentioned on Twitter! #sobriety

SoberChrystal — Wed, 22 May 2013 02:44:19 +0000

It’s been a while since I’ve made any noise – I’ve been a bit out of the recovery loop (don’t worry, I’m still dry as dust). BUT apparently, because of the amazing people who support me and my blog, I’ve still had my voice! So, slap my ass and call me … Continue reading →

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Rock bottom – it’s just a story

SoberChrystal — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:49:34 +0000

Does an alcoholic have to hit rock bottom to get sober? The answer is no. Is it true that alcoholism doesn’t stay in one place? Why yes, yes it is. It doesn’t hit a certain stage and then level off. Gradually things progress and get worse, in the course of many years … Continue reading →

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Awkward moment – PEER PRESSURE and its impact on me…

SoberChrystal — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 05:40:18 +0000

I have been sitting on this awkward moment of peer pressure for two months now, having to continuously brush it off. Apparently, I need to write about it. So here it goes. The scene: It was a picture-perfect holiday gathering of friends. A gorgeous home on the lake, with a crackling … Continue reading →

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A simple complement – how it has touched me…

SoberChrystal — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 02:37:06 +0000

Mark Twain nailed it when he said, “I can live for two months on a good complement.” I’d like to share a quick message an old drinking pal sent to me recently. Here is what this thoughtful and amazing individual told me: “I’ve never said as much, but this felt … Continue reading →

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‘Tis the season to get shit-faced – staying sober through the holidays

SoberChrystal — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 06:46:48 +0000

‘Tis the season to get shit-faced! The holidays – between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve in the US – can be one of the most dangerous times of the year for those of us who are trying to maintain sobriety. It can be a time of happiness and celebration, a … Continue reading →

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Dangerously Close to Relapse

SoberChrystal — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 19:45:28 +0000

Last week it presented itself. That moment you look back on and think, “What the hell just happened? How could I let myself even THINK of going down that road? Who AM I?” It was the closest I’ve ever been to relapse. But I’m still sober. The Moment It seems … Continue reading →

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What’s it like to drop your dad off at rehab? – I shall divulge…

soberchrystal — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 22:25:52 +0000

I dropped my dad off at rehab this weekend, hopefully marking the end of his 42 yearlong rollercoaster ride with alcohol. This is his fourth time going into treatment and will most likely be his last. No, I’m not over-optimistic or delusional. I say this because he’ll either remain sober, … Continue reading →

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What threatens my sobriety – getting sober is one thing, staying sober is another.

soberchrystal — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 16:51:57 +0000

Triggers threaten my sobriety. There will always be moments in my life where I will just want to get shit-faced drunk. I fantasize about it more often than I’d like to officially admit. I’m pretty sure I won’t ever actually do it, but in my wise old age of 34 I’ve … Continue reading →

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How you can help me, the sober alcoholic

soberchrystal — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 04:53:38 +0000

Please do not change who you are around me. Don’t act differently, don’t talk differently and don’t drink differently. Don’t worry about little ‘ol me, I won’t break. Don’t try to shield or coddle me, that’ll just piss me off. Just keep your home stocked with my new fav, Diet Hansen’s, and then that’s … Continue reading →

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Got a prob? Could you be an alcoholic?

soberchrystal — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:04:07 +0000

First of all, let me start out by saying that you don’t have to be an alcoholic to have a drinking problem. If you are wondering if you might have a drinking problem, you probably do. Ignorant people tend to picture alcoholics as falling-down, smelly boozers or bitchy trailer park whores, … Continue reading →

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