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Dr. Dana Leigh Lyons, DTCM's avatar

Thank you everyone for being here! Please feel free to share links to your own sober group, publication, or other alcohol-free offering in the comments. The holidays can be a tough time to be sober... so let’s remind each other we’re not alone. ❤️

Ellie Nova's avatar

Thank you so much for the shout-out to my women's sobriety circle Dana. Connection is SO key on this journey. It can feel strange and scary at first because most of us are raised to think we have to do this alone and there can be shame attached to reaching out to others. But what a relief it is to take that brave step, reach out to others, and realise we're not alone. I have found that often the things I am most ashamed of are the things that many others are struggling with too.

Dr. Dana Leigh Lyons, DTCM's avatar

You’re so welcome, Ellie. I love knowing you’re offering this! And so beautifully put about connection and the relief that comes upon realizing that we’re not alone and don’t need to go it alone. ❤️

Elizabeth Jannuzzi's avatar

Great tips Dana! My sober network has a party on January 2 to celebrate making it through the holidays sober and relatively sane! Find your support network and strap on your armor. We got this, sober warriors!

Dr. Dana Leigh Lyons, DTCM's avatar

Thanks, Elizabeth! And a celebration on January 2 is perfect!

David Morris's avatar

Thank you Dana! That was a heavy read but I had a heavy addiction too.

Dr. Dana Leigh Lyons, DTCM's avatar

Thank you for being here, David. Wishing you much steadiness and serenity. ❤️