The Recovery Elevator Blog
The Importance of Community in Recovery
When I got sober I felt more alone than I’ve ever been. My boyfriend had just broken up with me, I was living in a foreign country, and I was too ashamed and embarrassed to share with anyone what I was going through. I had a friend in Cancun who was sober and offered...
Sober Recovery Memes
Sober Recovery Memes One of my favorite things to do while traveling is create sober recovery memes. They are all related to my memories of drinking and creating these recovery memes is a great way to add humor to my recovery. I've created over 100 sober memes and...
For Every 1,000 People Who Quit Drinking, 2.5 Make it 2 Years
I was in my first 72 hours of sobriety when Paul threw out the stat that only 5 percent of those who want to get sober will make it to 90 days. Of those 5 percent, only 5 percent will make it to 2 years without drinking alcohol. Let’s see… Okay, for every 1000...
Jeff’s Story: I Stopped Drinking On December 5th, 2016 and Have Remained Sober Using Accountability and Honesty
Yesterday, I eclipsed my first thirty days of sobriety in over twelve years. I stopped drinking on December 5th, 2016 and have remained sober using close accountability and honesty with my wife and listening to 90 RE Podcasts in 30 days. The support, encouragement,...
James’s Story: I Started Drinking When I was 13, Casually Stealing Beers When I Could.
First, I want to say thanks for the podcast. It's been a huge help on my road to recovery - it's been 53 days! I've been listening to RE since I decided to get sober and only felt compelled to write you after listening to the last episode about cognitive dissonance...
Willingness to Change – How to Stop Drinking
I have heard it said that to recover from an addiction, you need some intangible qualities. Among them are honesty, willingness, and an open-mind. These qualities may not come easily. They may only develop after you take some actions that you do not yet believe in,...
The Fear of Finding an AA Sponsor | Navigating Alcoholics Anonymous
"I wish there was a Tinder style app for finding a sponsor." I exclaimed with frustration to my roommate last week. "It's genius! Each person would have their photos, a short recovery bio, their daily routine and a list of hobbies. You could swipe right (to say yes)...
Numbers | Running Reclaimed in Recovery
Four years ago today I ran 26.2 miles in three hours, five minutes, and 42 seconds. It was and still is the shortest length of time it has taken me to complete that distance. I am extraordinarily proud of that personal record, but I feel as though it should have...
The Calm During the Storm | Life on Life’s Terms in Sobriety
So when I think about my mind, I imagine myself paddling a canoe, with the water beneath me as my thoughts. Sometimes it's a pleasant current underneath a warm sun. Other days, it's a bit rainy, maybe a few waves, but manageable. Today, on the other hand, I was...
Recovery Excavation at Five Months Sober
I have returned after a long absence! Things are proceeding along for me, and I’m over five months sober–157 days. My neighborhood is surrounded by a major construction project, one of many throughout our fair city. I have determined this to be more than the usual...
