When I first tried to quit drinking, an SR friend recommended I read Annie Grace’s This Naked mind. I was willing to do whatever this person said because I was so desperate. So I grabbed onto that book like it was a lifesaver, and it actually ended up being one. I attribute much of my sobriety to that book which opened my eyes to addiction and the cons that alcohol really is in our society. Many of you here have heard me reference the book before.

I just read another book, however, which I think was perhaps just as good. I really wanted to pass it on to all of you too: The Unexpected Joys of Being Sober. I’d seen it referenced many times but didn’t gravitate towards it. I think a part of me thought it sounded cheesy. It truly was terrific, though. It helped to reinforce what I already knew, taught me new things (which is hard to do, bc I’ve really studied addiction in the past few years!), and made me feel, well, normal.

if you haven’t read these two books, I highly recommend you do.