{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"408 Overcoming Betrayal And Suicidal Depression In Sobriety","description":"How Journaling, Community & Self-Compassion Can Transform Recovery: A Conversation with Sonia In this episode, Sonia from Sisters in Sobriety joins us for a deeply honest conversation about recovery, journaling, trauma, and rebuilding life after addiction. Sonia shares how her drinking escalated from teenage experimentation to daily wine-drinking as a high-functioning professional. While she never had the \u201ctraditional\u201d external bottom, she described being emotionally bottomed out \u2014 chronically ill, blacking out, and unable to imagine a future. What finally shifted? A moment of clarity at brunch, when she said \u201cno\u201d to a mimosa for the first time. From there, she began exploring sobriety through AA literature, community support, and eventually the practice that changed everything: journaling. Key topics we covered: Moderation vs. abstinence: Some people can moderate; some can\u2019t. Addiction exists on a spectrum. Trauma and dissociation: Many of us learned early to ignore our intuition and numb discomfort. Healing through writing: Journaling processes emotions the same way talking to a friend does. Different journaling styles: Morning pages (The Artist\u2019s Way) Gratitude lists Emotional processing Prompt-based journaling Somatic\/body-scan journaling Rebuilding after betrayal: Journaling helped Sonia reclaim her identity after divorce. The importance of community: A network of supportive women helped her through the darkest moments.     ACTION ITEMS FOR LISTENERS \u2714\ufe0f Try morning pages for 7 days \u2014 write 3 pages of unfiltered thoughts every morning. \u2714\ufe0f Start a nightly gratitude list focusing on 3 things from that day. \u2714\ufe0f Practice a weekly \u201cbody-scan journal session\u201d and write about physical sensations + emotions. \u2714\ufe0f Identify 3 people you can call when you\u2019re struggling \u2014 and practice willingness calls. \u2714\ufe0f Reflect on the question: Can I moderate? \u2014 and be honest with your evidence.     BOOKS MENTIONED Blackout \u2014 Sarah Hepola Running with Scissors \u2014 Augusten Burroughs The Artist\u2019s Way \u2014 Julia Cameron The Power of Two-Way Prayer \u2014 Father Bill W. Radical Self-Acceptance \u2014 Tara Brach The Obstacle Is the Way \u2014 Ryan Holiday   \ud83d\udc4a\ud83c\udffcNeed help applying this information to your own life? Here are 3 ways to get started: \ud83c\udf81Free Guide: 30 Tips for Your First 30 Days - With a printable PDF checklist Grab your copy here: https:\/\/www.soberlifeschool.com \u260e\ufe0fPrivate Coaching: Make Sobriety Stick https:\/\/www.makesobrietystick.com Subscribe So You Don\u2019t Miss New Episodes!   Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Amazon Music, or you can stream it from my website HERE. You can also watch the interview on YouTube. https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@theonedayatatimepodcast?sub_confirmation=1     Apple: https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/the-one-day-at-a-time-recovery-podcast\/id1212504521 Spotify: https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/4I23r7DBTpT8XwUUwHRNpB Amazon Music: https:\/\/music.amazon.com\/podcasts\/a8eb438c-5af1-493b-99c1-f218e5553aff\/the-one-day-at-a-time-recovery-podcast   ","author_name":"Sobriety: The One Day At A Time Recovery Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/odaatchat.com","html":"