Alcoholism and The Beast Called Fear
If you think (or know) that you drink too much, you might be asking yourself why. While there are many reasons why we drink to excess,...
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Dirk Foster
- Oct 10
- 8 min
What 15 Years of Sobriety Has Taught Me.
One of the very first things I learned in early sobriety was that I was consumed by fear. Fear has played a prominent role in my life...
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Dirk Foster
- Oct 5
- 5 min
Alcohol Abuse: History, Causes, Signs, and Solutions.
I've been alcohol-free since 2007. That may seem like a long time to you, or perhaps it doesn't. I suppose it all depends on your...
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Dirk Foster
- Jul 24
- 2 min
How Exercise and Nutrition Can Help Your Mental Health
When most people think of how exercise and nutrition help with their health, they focus on the physical benefits associated with it....
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Dirk Foster
- Jul 18
- 5 min
Trying to Fix Trauma with Alcohol
There are certain experiences that leave such a negative, frightening imprint on the mind that nothing can permanently erase the pain....
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Dirk Foster
- Jul 18
- 3 min
Feeling Blue? Depression Signs, Symptoms, and Treatments
Depression is a common health condition. Indeed, it’s anticipated that, by 2030, it’ll be the world’s most common illness. Anyone can get...
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Dirk Foster
- Jul 17
- 4 min
Trying to Drink Away Social Anxiety
One of the most common traits shared amongst who abuse alcohol or drugs is intense discomfort in social situations. I think it's safe to...
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Dirk Foster
- Jul 17
- 3 min
What is A Panic Attack and How to Handle Them
Hello there, beautiful souls! Welcome back to our little corner of the internet, where we like to break down big scary terms into...
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Dirk Foster
- Jul 16
- 4 min
Our Battles with Depression
People like Abraham Lincoln, Virginia Woolf, and Ernest Hemingway have struggled with it (not always successfully) since the beginning of...
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Dirk Foster
- Jul 13
- 7 min
Alcohol Abuse and The Beast Called Fear
One of the most common factors shared by many people around the world who have a problematic relationship with alcohol is fear.
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Dirk Foster
- Feb 10
- 18 min
What Sobriety Has Taught Me
4 Life Lessons from 15 Years of Sobriety
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Dirk Foster
- Sep 6, 2022
- 2 min
Sobertude! An Attitude of Gratitude in Sobriety
Excerpt from: Sobertude: 50 Uplifting Habits That Create Gratitude, Abundance and Joy in Sobriety. Getting sober is never easy. Staying...
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Dirk Foster
- Sep 6, 2022
- 2 min
How to Develop Gratitude in Sobriety
Gratitude is by far the most important thing to cultivate in your life. Gratitude is like a garden, which, if tended to every day, will...
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Dirk Foster
- Sep 5, 2022
- 4 min
The Truth About Early Sobriety
Let’s be honest; early recovery can be brutal. This is just a fact and if you haven’t discovered it already, then you probably will if...
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Dirk Foster
- Jan 5, 2022
- 3 min
Helping Others Get Sober
One of the most crucial aspects of long-term recovery is our obligation to help other alcoholics and addicts navigate the treacherous...
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Dirk Foster
- Apr 5, 2021
- 4 min
The First Steps to A Sober Life
*Excerpt from Polluted: My Sober Journey. Alcohol, Addiction and the 7 Stages to Getting Clean. The last year of my drinking was a living...
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Dirk Foster
- Mar 22, 2021
- 2 min
The Alcoholic in Your Family; What To Do When Faced with Destructive Addiction in The Home.
I’m going to start by stating clearly and in simple language that I am an alcoholic. I have been sober since 2007 and I thank God every...
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Dirk Foster
- Jan 6, 2021
- 6 min
When An Alcoholic Cries Out for Help
I’m lying face down on the floor of a cheap motel in Los Angeles, my head turned to the side. The room is dark and spinning. I can smell...
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Dirk Foster
- Oct 8, 2020
- 3 min
Surviving the Sharks in Early Sobriety
I want to state clearly that in no way do I think that getting sober is easy. In fact, in my own personal experience, I found that...
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Dirk Foster
- Sep 25, 2020
- 5 min
Alcoholism, Addiction, Loneliness and Isolation
One of my earliest memories is being taken to a birthday party by my mother where I knew no one. I don’t recall whose party it was, but I...
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