Tips for staying sober
Tried and tested methods on dealing with an alcoholic husband: this post is for the spouse of an alcoholic. The best thing I want to communicate is just that even though it's natural for you to feel imprisoned, you do have options. Acknowledging the options as options will make you feel better and will organize your situation in a way you may find helpful. There are usually 3 options that the wife of an alcoholic can choose from: Allow the alcoholism to remain your spouse’s … [Read more...]
How to help an alcoholic in your family? People refer to alcoholism as a family disease, one that reaches out and touches the whole family. So what are these damaging effects exactly, and how do you lend support to a family member who is suffering from alcoholism? Alcoholism- A Family Disease? OK, let’s start looking at the factors. Let’s start with the children. Quiz: one parent is an alcoholic and the other isn’t. Who does the child have an easier time reading and dealing with? That’s … [Read more...]
Today’s topic is separating fact from fiction: what is true about alcohol's damaging effects on the brain. I’m going to tear down myths about alcoholism and the brain, while highlighting the true- and often troubling- realities that are associated with drinking and the brain. Fact: Booze Can Damage Memory. I’m nothing if not a researcher: studies show that heavy use of alcohol can harm both long-term and short-term memory. In one study, heavy alcoholics consistently made more memory-based … [Read more...]
I’m Sam Lorden Bowles, a recovered alcoholic with nineteen years of sobriety. I wanted to start this blog to clearly relate a lot of relevant information on alcohol recovery and the sober life.
I want to give back, having established a stable, happy life. I run my own heating and cooling business and enjoy reading and running.
Sam Lorden Bowles