HAPPY EVERY HOUR
Wishing You a Merry Mixly Cocktail Co. Holiday Season!

The holidays are right around the corner, and Mixly Cocktail Co. has the perfect gifts for cocktail enthusiasts, hosts, and anyone who loves a touch of creativity in their drinks! With all-natural, non-alcoholic mixers that make crafting delicious alcohol-free cocktails effortless, Mixly offers a memorable and crowd-pleasing way to celebrate the season. Whether you’re adding a splash of soda water or one of your favorite NA Spirits, there’s something for everyone to sip on. 

LIFESTYLE
Pop Culture Meets Sobriety: The Real Housewives Drama Analyzed

Have you ever found yourself cringing while watching The Real Housewives, frustrated by the way sobriety gets misunderstood, mishandled, or outright dismissed? You’re not alone. Reality TV often delivers drama by the bucketload, but when it intersects with sobriety, it can expose deeper societal stigmas and provoke important conversations about personal growth and change.

#QUITLIT

Sobriety and Hope Through Writing in Picture of Me

Picture of Me, written by Thomas Laurence, is a 157-page journey through anger, grief, depression, and addiction told in poetry and drawings.  It serves as a guide for emotions experienced by many and discussed by few. The brutal honesty in pieces like Dark Knight, No Help for the Wicked, and Monster in Me is jarring but necessary. Getting the emotion out helps get the author through to the other side. It is what makes this collection of works so relatable to those experiencing similar feelings. 

ENTERTAINMENT
Nurse Jackie Reflects the Best and Worst of Ourselves

By the end of watching all seasons of the hit TV series Nurse Jackie, I felt sick to my stomach. The endless examples of an addict’s struggle with unrelenting patterns of lying, deceit, betrayal, self-centeredness, recklessness, denial, heartlessness, and acting out behaviors were harsh reminders of the truth of this mental illness.

#WEDORECOVER
Jamie Lee Curtis is 25 Years Sober!

Jamie Lee Curtis has marked a profound milestone in her life: 25 years of sobriety. Reflecting on her recovery journey, Curtis has been candid about her struggles with opioid addiction, which began in the late 1980s following a prescription for painkillers. For a decade, she battled the addiction privately, describing herself as a "stealer and conniver" while remaining outwardly functional. She credits her sobriety as her “greatest accomplishment,” surpassing her achievements as a mother, wife, and Academy Award-winning actor. Curtis has broken generational cycles of addiction, honoring her late brother Nicholas, who died of a heroin overdose at 21, and her father, Tony Curtis, who also struggled with substance abuse.

At 65, Curtis embraces a life of clarity, authenticity, and gratitude. She frequently emphasizes the lessons sobriety has taught her, including self-acceptance and the importance of living in the present. “One day at a time, 9,125 of them,” she wrote on Instagram to celebrate 25 years sober, encouraging others struggling with addiction to know they are not alone. Curtis’ journey has not only allowed her to reclaim her life but has also inspired countless others by showing that recovery is possible, transformative, and worth the effort. Her story is a testament to resilience, self-compassion, and the freedom found in sobriety.

For anyone struggling, know that help is available: 📞 1-800-662-HELP (SAMHSA Helpline).

MENTAL HEALTH
I Was One of Those “Homeless People” Elon Musk Despises

Despite having deleted X from my phone, my partner hasn’t. Today, while he was screaming into the void, he brought to my attention this tweet (or post as Musk renamed them) from Elon Musk: “In most cases, the word ‘homeless’ is a lie. It’s usually a propaganda word for violent drug addicts with severe mental illness.” As someone who was homeless for nearly three years, this couldn’t be further from the truth.

#ADDTOCART
Joy Filled Recovery Online Gift Shop Review

The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and showing our loved ones how much we care. Yet, for those in recovery, it can also be a challenging period. Traditional holiday gifts often revolve around indulgences that may not be suitable for individuals on this journey. But fear not! There are plenty of irreverent, fun, and thoughtful gift options out there that can bring a smile to the face of your loved ones in recovery. Let’s explore some unconventional holiday gift ideas that infuse humor while still spreading the holiday cheer.

SPIRITUAL GANGSTER
Sober Tarot Card Readings by The Card Divo for the Week of December 16th

Are you curious about the week ahead? In less than a minute, Daniel G Garza, aka The Card Divo, will tell you what’s in store for the week ahead, according to your Zodiac sign. 

SPIRITUAL GANGSTER
Developing Courage

Classy Problems is a daily post of thinking in motion by Dan T. Rogers. Each post stands alone as a thought-provoking piece, yet together, they create a puzzle of ideas. They invite you to see things from a different angle, rethink what you thought you knew, and explore what’s beyond your current understanding.

SOBER EVENTS
Join The Intentional Course | Navigate the Unsolvable, Beginning January 15th, 2025 – New Year, New You!

Does life feel like an unsolvable puzzle, full of complexities, challenges, and opportunities? That’s because it is — we call that life’s ‘too much toomuchness’ here at The Intentional Course (TiC). We’re excited to announce TiC’s next series on navigating the unsolvable, beginning January 15th at 11a PT / 2p ET, weekly on Wednesdays (01/15, 01/22, 01/29). Join us  for fun and free, with no strings attached, as we abandon certainty in the pursuit of clarity. RSVP by 01/08/25 to secure your spot—feel free to share this invite with a friend.

SOBER EVENTS
Sober in Seattle During the Holidays? Uncle Mike Ruins Christmas Is Worth The Ticket

If you want to add a hilarious twist to your holiday celebrations, Uncle Mike Ruins Christmas should be added to your list this season. A blend of foul humor, ingenious improv, and a sprinkle of unfiltered chaos, this comedy show at the Erickson Theatre in Seattle is unlike anything else you’ll experience during the holidays. But don’t be fooled—it’s not for the faint of heart.