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Jennifer Bridgman's avatar

Ooh la la. You really know how to get a sober gal’s heart racing! The titles alone tell me that I’m going to savor each one, right down the whole delicious list. Thank you for including me—what an honor! Several names I am already familiar with, while others I cannot wait to meet. Thank you, Dana. You build the most extraordinary bridges wherever you go. 💛

Dr. Dana Leigh Lyons, DTCM's avatar

That truly warms my heart, Jennifer. Thank you for your beautiful writing and generous spirit ❤️

Petr Motl's avatar

I’m new here, but I really appreciate spaces like this.

I write about sobriety from personal experience — after two treatments and 13 years alcohol-free.

What interests me most is not just quitting drinking, but understanding why alcohol works so well at the beginning — and why it slowly takes control.

This is one of my recent pieces:

https://alcoholmind.substack.com/

Glad to be here.

Dr. Dana Leigh Lyons, DTCM's avatar

Welcome, Petr! Thanks so much for being here and sharing.

Kaitlyn Ramsay's avatar

Loved reading some new (to me) voices!!! Thank you for including me, Dana—and for pouring so much love into this community.

Dr. Dana Leigh Lyons, DTCM's avatar

Thanks so much for being here, Kaitlyn. Truly grateful for your writing and voice in the world!

Jessica Dueñas's avatar

Thank you so much for sharing our work, Dana. So greatly appreciate you!

Dr. Dana Leigh Lyons, DTCM's avatar

Thanks so much for being here, Jessica!

Chris Kavanaugh's avatar

@Dr. Dana Leigh Lyons, DTCM you’re the best- thank you for including my essay among some great writers- I’m looking forward to reading all of these stories. You offer a wonderful resource for the sober community as well as an outlet for writers to share their stories. THANK YOU!

Dr. Dana Leigh Lyons, DTCM's avatar

Thanks so much for your generous words and for being here, Chris!

Heidi Mills's avatar

This is such a beautiful offering! I’m excited to read these. Thank you for creating a space for the stories to be shared. 🙏🏻 I’m grateful to have mine included on this list.

Dr. Dana Leigh Lyons, DTCM's avatar

Thanks for being here, Heidi!

Little Edits Atelier's avatar

Thank you for the inclusion, Dana!!!

Dr. Dana Leigh Lyons, DTCM's avatar

Thanks for being here, Mary!

Steve Munro 🇨🇦's avatar

Another great collection - Thanks for putting this together, Dana!

Dr. Dana Leigh Lyons, DTCM's avatar

Thanks for being here, Steve!

Elizabeth Jannuzzi's avatar

Such a great list of sober resources! Thank you for compiling and including me!

Dr. Dana Leigh Lyons, DTCM's avatar

Thanks for being here!