Author: Magz

Welcome to the Sober Courage blog! The sober Courage blog is created by Magz who is in recovery from Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). The blog's focus is on supporting those in recovery from (AUD) at any stage of their journey. The main topics covered are Getting Sober, Relapse & Recovery, and Recovery Toolbox. The blog has been featured on such sites as Recovery Today Magazine, The Fix, I Am Not Anonymous and The SHAIR Podcast, and Healthline. Magz is a mom of three awesome kids and works full time as a Technical Writer in Washington DC. She continues her recovery support through the 12-step program, Refuge Recovery and Adult Children of Alcoholics group, as well as blogging at Sober Courage and maintaining the Sober Courage social media accounts. Magz is also an avid gardener, music lover, coffee junkie, and happiness fanatic.

Seven Days Without a Prayer Makes One Weak

by Magz, posted in Personal Story

I have never been a religious person. I used to consider myself an atheist but now I consider myself more of an agnostic. Religion still boggles my mind and makes me feel uneasy. I think it's mostly because when I was a child no one actually explained it to me and what was its purpose. … Continue reading Seven Days Without a Prayer Makes One Weak

TRAUMA AND THE 12 STEPS by Jaime Marich (Book Overview)

by Magz, posted in Guest Post Author

TRAUMA AND THE 12 STEPS, REVISED AND EXPANDED: AN INCLUSIVE GUIDE TO ENHANCING RECOVERYA research-based, trauma-informed guide to working the 12 steps for clinicians, sponsors and those in recovery About the bookFor some who struggle with substance addiction, a 12-step recovery model offers the  support they need when transitioning to recovery. And for many people … Continue reading TRAUMA AND THE 12 STEPS by Jaime Marich (Book Overview)

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List of Online Support to Help You Stay Sober

by Magz, posted in Recovery Tools

With the closing of all Face-to-Face meetings and Stay-at-Home orders it has been particularly difficult to stay connected to the recovery network. Many of us miss the personal connections, the many hugs and seeing our fellow travelers. But luckily today's technology has allowed us to connect online. There is a plethora of meetings, groups and … Continue reading List of Online Support to Help You Stay Sober