A is for Alcoholic
A is for Alcoholic
Z is for Zig Zagging Thoughts on Christmas & Sobriety
Z is for Zig Zagging Thoughts on Christmas & Sobriety
Z is for Zig Zagging Thoughts on Christmas & Sobriety
Friday 25th December 2020
John shares his journey of staying sober during Christmas, offering practical tools and heartfelt reflections on 'A is for Alcoholic'.
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Get the buttons here!John's Solo Reflections: Sobriety and Surviving Christmas
If you are listening to this on Christmas Day and you're hungover and you've already had a beer, or maybe you're thinking about having a beer, or you're drunk and you found this somewhere somehow, I guess I understand, because I was there and I remember the living room and I remember the kitchen, and what a mess it was.
Feeling overwhelmed by the holiday season? In this episode of 'A is for Alcoholic', John takes the mic solo to share his personal journey through a tumultuous year and the added pressures of Christmas. With co-host Jerry off moving cross-country, John opens up about the challenges of staying sober during one of the most triggering times of the year.
He dives into his own experiences of recognizing and managing triggers, offering a candid look at how he's applied the tools he's learned in recovery to navigate these stressors. John's reflections aren't just about struggle; he also finds moments of gratitude and shares how he’s turned lessons from 2020 into blessings. This episode is a heartfelt message to anyone grappling with addiction, emphasizing the importance of reaching out for support and finding new ways to appreciate life’s small victories.
Whether you're in recovery or supporting someone who is, John's insights provide a blend of empathy, practical advice, and hope. Tune in for a genuine conversation that feels like a chat with a good friend, right when you need it most.