Q+A I’ve Stopped Drinking, Will I Ever Have Fun Again?Q+A I’ve Stopped Drinking, Will I Ever Have Fun Again?
The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast
In this Q and A episode Ashley answers the listener question "I’ve Stopped Drinking, Will I Ever Have Fun Again?". It can be hard to feel like you're starting over. In our using, we might have lost the things make us feel happy. We might not have any idea about what we actually enjoy anymore. Ashley talks about her own experience getting sober and what you can do to find fun once again.
15:57•26 Aug 2022
Rediscovering Joy: Finding Fun After Giving Up Alcohol
“My sober life is so much better than all my best days of drinking combined, and that is really what it's about.”
Ever wondered if life can still be fun without alcohol? In this episode of 'The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast', Ashley Loeb Blassingame tackles this burning question. Drawing from her 16 years of sobriety and experience as a drug and alcohol counselor, Ashley opens up about her own journey to rediscovering joy. She shares how, initially, it felt like starting over from scratch, unsure of what truly made her happy anymore.
But with time and effort, she found new ways to enjoy life that didn't involve a drink in hand. From trying out new hobbies to embracing endurance sports, Ashley highlights the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone. She also emphasizes the power of community support and the sponsor-sponsee relationship in recovery. This episode isn't just about quitting alcohol; it's about finding a new zest for life.
If you're curious about how to have fun in sobriety or need some inspiration on your recovery journey, this conversation is a must-listen.
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