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June 20, 2023 15 mins

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 McCarth

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

Support Tiny Bubbles and The Bubble Hour by joining us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thebubblehour or Buy Me a Coffee

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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