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
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
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
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…
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…
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
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
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
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…
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
Can sober fun ever match drunk magic? I’m not sure—but I’m trying to find out. Read more here: christinakimbrough1.substack… #RecoveryPosse
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.
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.
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
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
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
