Every time I share that I am a person recovering from Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), with someone who is not in recovery, it is always in hopes that I may change their negative view of the disease, or that I might be the person that they will feel comfortable enough with to ask for support if needed.
Author: Magz
Welcome to the Sober Courage blog!
Sober Courage blog was created by Magz who has been in recovery since 2008. The blog's focus is on supporting those in recovery from Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) at any stage of their journey. The main topics covered are Getting Sober, Relapse & Recovery and Life in Recovery. The blog has been featured on sites such as Recovery Today Magazine, The Fix, I Am Not Anonymous and The SHAIR Podcast. Magz is a mom of three awesome kids and works full time as a Senior Content Developer at an e-Learning firm in Washington DC. She continues her recovery support through the 12-step program, Refuge Recovery and ACA group, as well as blogging at Sober Courage and maintaining the Sober Courage Facebook page and Twitter account. Magz is also an avid gardener, music lover, coffee junkie, and happiness fanatic.
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5 Simple Ways to Refuse a Drink
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No Thank You, No More Shame For Me
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