Speaker, Founder Free Life LLC, an alcohol free community, bottle shop, and non-alcoholic mobile bar
Chesapeake, VA
Joined January 2012
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Getting sober has given me back my will to live. When I was in active addiction, life was a pointless cycle of misery. So grateful for recovery. #RecoveryPosse #soberlife
For years, I called myself an alcoholic.
The label helped me get sober.
it started limiting how I saw myself.
Recovery gave me my life back. I wanted my identity back, too.
Read here:open.substack.com/pub/christ… #RecoveryPosse #sober
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Recovery has taught me to stay thru the hard things and not numb. Dealing with infertility but still not drinking. Read here: open.substack.com/pub/christ… #RecoveryPosse
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I’m almost 6 years sober and at this point I’m grateful for my struggle with addiction. Read why here: open.substack.com/pub/christ… if you’re sober are you grateful for the struggle? #RecoveryPosse
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There was a time I didn’t want to live. Now I know hopelessness is just a visitor. Sit with it. It passes #MentalHealthMatters #depression read here: open.substack.com/pub/christ…
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We’re sober. We’re healthy. We’re lonely. What happens to connection when the liquid courage runs out? #RecoveryPosse open.substack.com/pub/christ…
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There was one night and moment I knew I needed help and that I had to get sober. Read my story here: christinakimbrough1.substack… how did you decide to get sober? #RecoveryPosse
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I’ve never shared the story of my last drink—until now. It’s messy, human, and the night everything fell apart and began read here: I’ve never shared the story of my last drink—until now. It’s messy, human, and the night everything fell apart and began #RecoveryPosse
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Shame doesn’t lead to lasting change. Not in recovery, not in culture. I wrote about why I never use shame in my work. open.substack.com/pub/christ… #RecoveryPosse
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I realized I want to be a mom—something I never imagined wanting. It’s teaching me that creation, in any form, requires courage. Read more here: open.substack.com/pub/christ…
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Addiction + mental illness don’t have a “look.” You don’t need to hit rock bottom to get help. Your struggle is valid. Has anyone else been told this #RecoveryPosse
I’m in recovery and drink non-alcoholic drinks. They help me stay sober. If you’re in recovery how do you feel about NA drinks? #RecoveryPosse
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Can sober fun ever match drunk magic? I’m not sure—but I’m trying to find out. Read more here: christinakimbrough1.substack… #RecoveryPosse
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I’m in recovery—and yes, I drink non-alcoholic drinks.
I avoided them at first because of the narrative that they’re “dangerous” in sobriety. And for some people, they are. But for me, they’ve become harm reduction.
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When the world feels heavy & I crave escape, I pour NA wine instead of alcohol. That simple choice lowers risk, gives comfort without destruction, and helps me protect my recovery.
Recovery isn’t one-size-fits-all.
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I ran into some recently from my drunken past, and was sent into a shame spiral. But after much hard work I’ve learned to forgive myself. If you’re struggling with shame from your past this one is for you christinakimbrough1.substack… #RecoveryPosse
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People are drinking less than ever—but also socializing less.
That gap is our chance to rewrite how we connect. I call it The Social Reset.
It’s time to reclaim social spaces + build deeper relationships without alcohol at the center. christinakimbrough1.substack… #RecoveryPosse
These are 5 things I learned in early recovery to keep me sober. #RecoveryPosse what would you add
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I never thought I’d see myself dealing with addiction again. But 3 years into recovery I started struggling with Oxy. Read the story of healing here: christinakimbrough1.substack… #RecoveryPosse
I’m 2 years sober from Oxy today. 5 yrs sober from alcohol so this second struggle was hard. But my recovery helped me get and stay sober and second time. #RecoveryPosse
