Author: SoberNotMature

Bill Lindala is sober and lives his life by simple principles. A father and a grandfather, he has a passion for writing, he’s hilarious and he has been told that he makes an excellent ex-husband.

The winter solstice has passed, and for many, the festive cheer has faded, replaced by a familiar foe: the winter doldrums. These feelings of low mood, lethargy, and decreased motivation can be tough for anyone, but for those in recovery, they can pose a unique challenge. Shorter days, colder weather, and holiday bills can all conspire to chip away at our resolve. The urge to seek comfort in familiar, coping mechanisms can feel amplified. With a little preparation and guidance, we can trudge positively through the winter blues and emerge stronger on the other side. Whether this is your first…

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In the realm of recovery, it’s not uncommon to hear stories of individuals wrestling with their own personal demons. This struggle is at the heart of the latest episode from the “Sober Not Mature” podcast, where hosts Mike and Bill engage in candid discussions about addiction recovery, using humor as a tool to help others navigate through their own journeys. On this particular episode, they had the pleasure of hosting two extraordinary guests: Chris Dreisbach and Shannon Moore. Their stories are not just about sobriety; they’re about resilience, determination, and the power of transformation. Chris Dreisbach, known for his inspiring…

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You’re sober and it’s the Holidays. There are work events, gatherings with friends, and of course time with the family. Although all of these events can be with different groups of people, there is often one constant; alcohol. Whether this is your first Holiday Season sober, or you have many years under your belt, this time of year can be challenging. We want to celebrate and gosh darn it, we deserve to celebrate, but how do we do it safely and sober? I have some suggestions. This will be my 14th sober Holiday Season and I’m not “fixed” or “cured,”…

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In the recovery world, November is Gratitude Month and as one of those people, gratitude is critical to my recovery. You can probably find hundreds of definitions of what gratitude is and what it means, but simply put, gratitude is the appreciation of the good things in our lives, big or small. It’s also an action word. It is a powerful emotion that can have a positive impact on our mental and physical health, as well as our relationships. For people in recovery, gratitude can be a particularly helpful tool and as mentioned before, it’s critical for many of us. …

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On this episode of Sober Not Mature, we have Carly and Breeze from @trustyourmess_age. We had a great conversation with them and it was amazing how much we all have in common. They are young and we are old, but we all ended up in the same place. Kind of cool. You can follow Carly on IG @carlyannmariereed and Breeze @_breezexx. Carly and Breeze gave us some background and then they told us about this wonderful thing that they are doing called, Trust Your Message. which aims to inspire sobriety, encourage recovery, and offer valuable resources and personal insights to…

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The article title makes it sound like a bad thing, but I had a great time alone and sober in Memphis. My trip started out as a plan to see a friend of mine in Oklahoma City and as soon as I found out that it was a 12-hour drive, I decided that I would make some stops on the way there and on the way back. “What is a cool and convenient place to stop on the way from NW Indiana to Oklahoma City?” It was not “on the way,” but Memphis is a place that I have wanted…

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Hazelden publishes several great books for people in recovery. I will go as far as to say that they are the authority when it comes to recovery literature. Below are three of their most popular books and I’m going to give you the “textbook” review of each and then explain why they are important to us. 24 Hours a Day: This classic daily meditation book has been helping people in recovery for over 75 years. Each entry is just a few pages long and focuses on a single theme related to recovery. The meditations are written in a conversational style…

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