J.W. Collier
J.W. Collier
Label Free Sobriety - Alcoholic
Label Free Sobriety - Alcoholic
Label Free Sobriety - Alcoholic
Thursday 30th July 2020
Join J.W. Collier on Sober Militia as he explores the benefits of shedding the 'alcoholic' label for a more empowering recovery journey.
15 minutes
Thought-provoking
Informative
Empowering
Non-judgmental
Authentic
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J.W. Collier
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Body & Mind
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Breaking Free from Labels: Rethinking 'Alcoholic' in Sobriety
Thinking about myself as an alcoholic basically says I cannot and will not ever be able to have control over drinking.
Have you ever wondered if calling yourself an 'alcoholic' might be holding you back? In this eye-opening episode of Sober Militia, host J.W. Collier invites listeners to reconsider the labels we use in recovery. Collier challenges the traditional notion that identifying as an alcoholic is a necessary part of the sobriety journey. Instead, he suggests that such labels can be limiting and may even hinder progress by reinforcing a sense of powerlessness and perpetual risk of relapse.
Through engaging discussions, Collier delves into how the language we use shapes our mindset and impacts our success in maintaining sobriety. He questions whether terms like 'relapse' contribute to feelings of shame and failure, arguing for a more positive and empowering approach. This episode is a call to shift focus from past struggles to the positive steps being taken towards a better life.
By shedding the 'alcoholic' label, Collier believes individuals can reclaim control and feel more empowered in their recovery journey. Tune in to explore this fresh perspective on sobriety and discover how changing your language can transform your mindset and success.