thank you so much for this list. When I decided to really face my drinking problem in 2020 I started devouring quit lit books. One of the first books I read was Carolyn Knapps. I had read this book years prior before I ever considered giving up alcohol. Have you read her close friend’s book “Let’s Take the Long Way Home?” by Gail Caldwell. It’s such a touching story of their close friendship. You’re the second person who has recently recommended Atomic Habits so it’s next on my list. Thanks again for sharing your list.
That's so great that you read that book early on. I really think "we know" way before we stop. I have heard a bit about her other book but I have not read it. Thank you for the recommendation, I will put it on my list.
So i texted my sister this evening saying “for the first time I am having a hard time not drinking”. I am 24 days sober. She wrote back “do something to take your mind off of it. Something you wouldn’t normally do.”
So i cooked😆 bc i do NOT cook.
Then after that i was like well now what?! Still feeling anxious so I picked up my phone to find this email! I sat, read through it and remembered all the reasons NOT to drink today! Thank you for this Mia🙏🏼 I am going to make it to day 25.
Oh Megan, I am glad you are here and I want you to know that you are not alone. Hard days will always pop up when we least expect them. And having a place where you can be reminded of all the reasons why we are choosing this lifestyle is so very important. I have my places as well. Honored you are here. Please reach out if you need anything. Cheers to 25
thank you so much for this list. When I decided to really face my drinking problem in 2020 I started devouring quit lit books. One of the first books I read was Carolyn Knapps. I had read this book years prior before I ever considered giving up alcohol. Have you read her close friend’s book “Let’s Take the Long Way Home?” by Gail Caldwell. It’s such a touching story of their close friendship. You’re the second person who has recently recommended Atomic Habits so it’s next on my list. Thanks again for sharing your list.
That's so great that you read that book early on. I really think "we know" way before we stop. I have heard a bit about her other book but I have not read it. Thank you for the recommendation, I will put it on my list.
So i texted my sister this evening saying “for the first time I am having a hard time not drinking”. I am 24 days sober. She wrote back “do something to take your mind off of it. Something you wouldn’t normally do.”
So i cooked😆 bc i do NOT cook.
Then after that i was like well now what?! Still feeling anxious so I picked up my phone to find this email! I sat, read through it and remembered all the reasons NOT to drink today! Thank you for this Mia🙏🏼 I am going to make it to day 25.
Oh Megan, I am glad you are here and I want you to know that you are not alone. Hard days will always pop up when we least expect them. And having a place where you can be reminded of all the reasons why we are choosing this lifestyle is so very important. I have my places as well. Honored you are here. Please reach out if you need anything. Cheers to 25
Great list- I really enjoyed many of the books on this list. Just ordered the last one online. Thanks for this :)
Love it! And I am thinking that book just may be the next book club pick!
Are you going to start up another online book club? I’m very interested!
100%!!