Are you intentional about the language you choose to talk about recovery? The same phrases that feel accurate and comfortable in some situations can be misunderstood by a wider audience. Does being a non-drinker mean a person is sober? Does sobriety always equal recovery? Today's show aims to help you find the right words to accurately reflect your recovery perspective.
In this episode:
Jean reads from her book UnPickled Prepare to be Alcohol-Free: Tips and Insights to Ease the Transition (2022)
Greg Williams, director of The Anonymous People (2014) documentary
Greg William's Bubble Hour interview is available via Patreon
The Bubble Hour S9E10: Ruby Warrington, Author of Sober Curious and The Sober Curious Reset
Sober Curious by Ruby Warrington
The Sober Curious Reset by Ruby Warrington
"Addictionary" recovery language from Recovery Research Institute
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