There's no one right or perfect way to talk about our recovery, but gahhh the vulnerability hangover of knowing we've overshared when trying to explain alcohol-free life to a normie.
Host Jean McCarthy reflects on feeling awkward at a party recently and perhaps holding back a little too much for fear of turning small talk into a monologue.
Resources in this episode:
"Update With Ellie" episode on The Bubble Hour (2017)
The Ember Ever There: Poems on Change, Grief, Growth, Recovery, and Rediscovery by Jean McCarthy
UnPickled Prepare to be Alcohol-Free: Tips and Insights to Ease the Transition
All books by Jean McCarthy are available at www.jeanmccarthy.ca/books
Learn more about The Bubble Hour and listen to the archives at www.thebubblehour.com
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Purchase Take Good Care: Recovery Readings Inspired by The Bubble Hour at https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1999299981/
Visit Jean's Blog UnPickled www.unpickledblog.com
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