SOBER CONFESSIONS OF A CHRISTIAN WOMAN WHO USE TO MASK HER PAIN WITH ALCOHOL

On this weeks episode I am sharing what I wished someone had told me. What you're believing about why your relationship with alcohol hasn't ended yet is very different from the truth. This information will change your life if you're willing to be honest with yourself about it.

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Lastly, the doors to the membership are open at Faith Filled Sobriety Sisters. Here's what you get when you join:

1. 1 Monthly Group call via zoom- Bible study + girl chat
2. Mocktail of the month 🍹
3. Access to monthly course + resources
4. Journaling assignments
5. Access to private community
6. 1 Monthly one on one Purposeful Conversation- must be scheduled on calendar.

Whew, this is the hard stuff but it's also necessary. If we can't start at the beginning we certainly can't expect God to step in out show out. I have to let you know that's what did for me and although it was hard it is what has always kept me staying on my knees and in God's face. Listen as I help you not just go back to the basics but help you gain strength and encouragement from that place as well.

Here are a few books that have help me:

• Bible
• Alcohol Fiend to Sobriety Queen-25 Tips to Putting Down The Bottle & Picking Up Your Crown-Connie McMillan
• Miracle Morning - Hal Elrod

Welcome to the Growth Series for 2023 and it's the second episode called Healing Starts at the Root. I know we often like to skip this comfortable about of our journey because it's so tough to go back into a time in life that is extremely painful. But if we don't go back it truly makes it harder to move forward in life. My prayer is that you will listen to this episode and begin to take a small step to healing the root. I'm not saying it will be easy but I can say it will be worth it.  As you listen to the episode, let me know what resonated with you with you the most. Be sure to leave me a comment on Instagram @sobrietyqueenconnie

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I wanted to switch things up this year by starting a series. Welcome to the Growth Series for 2023 called Boundaries. I'm sharing 4 tips to help you along your journey of sobriety. These four tips I personally use for my own life and that's why I want to share them with you. Listen to the episode and let me know which tips stood out to you the most. Be sure to leave me a comment on Instagram @sobrietyqueenconnie

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I'm sharing tips to help you live alcohol-free in 2023. These four tips I've personally used for my own life and that's why I want to share them with you. Listen to the episode and let me know which tips stood out to you the most. Be sure to leave me a comment on Instagram @sobrietyqueenconnie

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In this episode I share the importance of NOT focusing on what you didn't get right in 2022. Acknowledge it, Learn from it and move on. I share a few ways to do this so that your 2023 year will start of on right. Listen to the episode and let me know what things you're letting go of and what things you will be bringing into the new year. 

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In this episode I share the importance of our responsibility God has given to our lives. So many times we get easily distracted by things and this leaves us unfilled and unhappy. We might even try to find ways to mask these feelings. However, the truth is nothing can fulfill the purpose for our lives as the one God has already assigned us. 

Be sure to listen to this episode in full as I share my own journey of struggles and the ways those distractions affected me. In this episode find out how the responsibility attached to your life will bring forth a great harvest.

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On this episode I'm sharing the importance of how I got through the holidays during loss be it family, friends, or employment. It's my hope and prayer you see that if you're not dead God is NOT done with you. 

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On this episode I'm sharing the importance of not getting caught by the lies of the enemy. Your experiences as heavy as they may be, are not surprise to God. He knows the beginning from the end. Often times he just wants us to trust him more, build us for his assignment, and use us as a His witness. Find out how to understand why you're experiencing will be all worth it in the end. 

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This episode is all about understanding the worthiness of waiting even though it doesn't feel good, you see how, and you want to possibly throw in the towel. Don't you do it. Wait on the Lord because He knows what He's doing. I'm sharing how my waiting built my trust and how God came through in such a way it blew my mind!

It's in the time we feel like nothing is happening that 's when God steps in and shows out!

On this episode I'm sharing about the importance in knowing WHOSE acceptance matters most. Often times we're focusing on others supporting us, complimenting us and giving us what we should be able to give ourselves or asking God to give us. Don't be so eager to put the responsibility on others that can easily be taken from you rather than giving yourself everything you need. 

It's time to let go and free yourself so that you can become who God our Father has already chosen you to be.

On this episode I'm sharing WHY things start in the dark. In that moment it doesn't feel good. It could even feel lonely but even the world started in the dark and God himself created it good after day six. Don't see your situation as doomed or God has forgotten about you because it's not at all the case.  It's time to let go and free yourself so that you can become who God our Father has already chosen you to be.

On this episode I'm sharing the importance of keeping your peace. At times it can be the most challenging thing to do, but once you make YOU a priority it becomes so natural. It's time to let go and free yourself so that you can become who God our Father has already chosen you to be.

On this episode I'm sharing how you can unapologetically separate ourselves from relationships that longer serve you. I'm sharing a scripture from the book of ACTS about how Paul was treated kindly in one moment and judged the next moment. Sometimes that's exactly what you face within these relationships that no longer serve you. It's time to let go and free yourself so that you can become who God our Father has already chosen you to be. 

On this week's episode, How to get in alignment with the greatest version of yourself. Sometimes it requires getting in environments be it physically or virtually which provide value rather than comfort. We've all made the mistake of staying in relationships (romantic or platonic) for way too long. On this episode I'm sharing how to move into the ones that serve you now and forever. It's my prayer that after you listen to this episode you will find your voice, strength and take the necessary action to FREE yourself unapologetically. Please be sure to listen to the entire episode to hear the invitation for you at the end.

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On this week's episode you'll see how Paul (God's disciple) was loved by strangers in one moment and judged in another. Does that sound familiar to you. A lot of times it's usually from individuals we've allowed to stay in our lives for way too long. It's my prayer that after you listen to this episode you will find your voice, strength and take the necessary action to FREE yourself unapologetically. Please be sure to listen to the entire episode to hear the invitation for you at the end.

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On this week's episode I'm sharing 10 Things I would tell my younger self to prevent losing hope in life. Although I'm grateful to have survived a lot the painful events that happen in my life if I could go back in time I definitely would tell the younger Connie, it's okay don't worry so much about this situation in the end God shows up and out." I want you to share something you would tell your younger self as well. I want to hear about it via email or dm on Instagram so I can read it next week on the podcast. Please be sure to listen to the entire episode to hear the invitation for you at the end.

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On this week's episode I'm sharing WHY you won't understand your experiences in the moment, it will come later. However, you must also know it's for this reason that you cannot give up at the half way mark because if you do, you'll miss out on the great outcome. I am a living example of holding on and moving forward even when it was hard and dark. Please be sure to listen to the entire episode to hear the invitation for you at the end.

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On this week's episode I'm what made me transition into healing the pain vs continuing to carry it.  Let me first say this: It's easier to stay in what's familiar even when it's painful". After a while you get to a point in your life when you have to make a decision, to put up or shut up. As you listen to this episode, my prayer is that you allow your heart and mind to shift into taking action. Please be sure to listen to the entire episode to hear the invitation for you at the end.

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On this week's episode I'm sharing how your view could be keeping your connected to your pain. There were so many days I didn't understand this so I stayed in pain longer than I should have. I don't want that to be your experience. Some of the most challenges moments has been when I keep my focus stayed on the painful moments. I share ways to combat this season of your life. You are God's chosen vessel and nothing can ever change it. As you listen to this episode, my prayer is that you allow your heart and mind to shift to see there is purpose connected to this painful season. Please be sure to listen to the entire episode to hear the invitation for you at the end.

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On this week's episode I'm sharing the importance of believing past what you see or even feel. Some of the most challenges moments have been when I refuse to allow my vision to stretch past where I was. I share ways to combat this season of your life. You are God's chosen vessel and nothing can ever change it. As you listen to this episode, my prayer is that you realize hold on just a little while longer, and move into your biggest and best blessing knowing that God has you covered. Be sure to listen to the entire episode to hear the invitation for you at the end.

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On this week's episode I'm sharing the importance of pushing forward even when life has you wanting to give up. I share my own experiences with discomfort of this new season in my own life and how to keep moving forward because nothing stays the same. I share ways to combat this season of your life. You are God's chosen vessel and nothing can ever change it. As you listen to this episode, my prayer is that you realize hold on just a little while longer, and move into your biggest and best blessing knowing that God has you covered. Be sure to listen to the entire episode to hear the invitation for you at the end.

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It's your time Queen to LEVEL UP. This episode is all FREE yourself from talking to everyone publicly about when you should be discussing those matters with God privately.  Some conversations can be had with individuals who have had the experiences, but only if they have received healing from it, would it make sense to discuss with them. Otherwise, bringing to God. Listen how I share about my own experiences I've had to share with the Father, even the ones I've buried a long time ago.

On this week's episode I'm sharing my personal experience of needing a shift in my life and not exactly feeling comfortable moving into it. For the past few weeks I didn't feel like myself and I didn't know exactly why. Well I maybe I wasn't heeding to the shift God has been showing me but when I finally did, OMG was it a life changer. This is was what I needed and it didn't include everything I thought I wanted either. Listen as I share what shifts can look like and how the blessings come into overflow when you heed to them. As you listen to this episode, my prayer is that you realize that God has a shift for you and he is more than able to see your through it. 

Be sure to listen to the entire episode to hear the invitation for you at the end.

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On this week's episode I'm sharing the importance of healing the insecurities so you can show up and do the work God has called you to do. I share my own experiences with insecurities and how they tried keeping me from showing up boldly. I share ways to combat these thoughts be it thoughts of your own or from someone else. You are God's chosen vessel and nothing can ever change it. As you listen to this episode, my prayer is that you realize what's keeping you from healing the pain, and move into your healing position boldly and confidently knowing that God has you covered. Be sure to listen to the entire episode to hear the invitation for you at the end.

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On this week, I sat down with one of the most incredible Queens, Ms Rabbiyah Muhammad @rabbiyahgotsober. Today, she is a professional chef of her own business with staff members. However, life before this wasn't as happy. Rabbiyah found herself pushed into the role of parenting after losing her own parents. This wasn't a role she had been prepared for nor expecting and as a result she found herself caught up in cocaine and alcohol use for over 15 years of her life. Today she's a woman of faith, sober and a BOSS. Be sure to follow her page on Instagram @rabbiyahgotsober professional catering business @offmenucatering

Be sure to listen to the entire episode to hear the invitation for you at the end.

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It's your time Queen to LEVEL UP. This episode is all about helping you to trust the process along this journey. Some of you have so much inside of you that will blow your mind if you don't give up. And to be honest NONE of us can afford to give up because there is nothing to go back to. 

This is your season of Leveling Up and I'm giving you the right tools to get it done. The summer is a time that offers a lot of challenges especially in sobriety and spiritually if not well prepared. I've been able to sustain my sobriety for the last seven summers (this one will be my eighth) and I want you to do the same.

The purpose of this Level Up Series is to help you thrive in three areas: Faith, Sobriety & Health. This series will last for 60 Days, so if you start your day 1 today that means you have 59 days to go. I will include everything you need to help you Level Up. I'm so excited to see how God will show up and out for you. Be sure to link below to get the FREE workbook and tell a friend you know who can use this support. There is no cost to join the series nor to get the workbook.

On this week episode I share with you: How Your Belief in Your Pain Has Your too Stuck from starting Your Sober Journey. Like you, I too was attached to the lies of past. The failed marriage, the low self-esteem, the doubts and fears. Those were the messages, I played over and over and over again in my head and they kept me bound. They kept me away from God because he was the only one that could help me. I didn't understand it was a trick of the enemy too. As you listen to this episode, my prayer is that you realize what's keeping you from healing the pain, but move into your healing position boldly and confidently knowing that God has you covered. Be sure to listen to the entire episode to hear the invitation for you at the end.

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With Memorial Day just days away, I felt the need to share some tips to safe guard your sobriety. On this episode it short and sweet so that you get the support you need and never are left with a plan. 

Remember: Sobriety is lifestyle that you've made and you're doing it amazingly. Be sure to listen to the entire episode to hear the invitation for you at the end.

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On this week episode I share with you: How Do You Know The Difference in Giving Up Sobriety vs Quitting Sobriety. I learned the difference myself when I stepped away from sobriety services for 5 months (full explanation on episode 76). I truly thought it was over for me until I found out that was not true. I can get tired, angry and still be lead back to what God has assign me to do even before I discovered it. God has always called me to be, Sobriety Christian Coach, regardless of my own struggles with alcohol abuse, use, and dependency, feelings of abandonment etc. And the same is true for you. There is NOTHING that can separate you from the love, his call and purpose on your life. Be sure to listen to the entire episode to hear the invitation for you at the end.

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On this week episode I share with you: How The Surrendering Moment Will Help Towards Healing Your Pain. It's my own personal story of surrendering to who God has always called me to be, Sobriety Christian Coach, regardless of my own struggles with alcohol abuse, use, and dependency. And the same is true for you. There is NOTHING that can separate you from the love, his call and purpose on your life. Be sure to listen to the entire episode to hear the invitation for you at the end.  

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On this episode I share how my thoughts about sobriety helped me move into action. It's another emotional episode because I didn't truly understand just how much God was moving in my life because he knew what he wanted to do in my life even before I did. It's my prayer that after as you listen to this episode you move into action for your own life as well as for the benefit to your assignment in life. Listen the entire episode as there is a special invitation just for you.

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I sat down with the amazing Queen Brooke Young who is the founder of Sober Biz Babe on Instagram. Before sobriety, Brooke thought she needed alcohol to make feel a sense of belonging and ease her fears. Just like most of us. Well today, things are a lot different for her. Not only has she healed her pain, reestablished her relationship with God but she's helping Kings and Queens build businesses too! Listen to the entire episode to find out how she's changed her life and helping others Queens to do the same. Be sure to follow her on IG @soberbizbabe as she shares so much of herself. Leave her a comment letting her know how her story inspired your life.

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On this episode I share the importance of understanding the cost involved with getting your DOPAMINE from alcohol. It's emotional because this message came directly from God's month to my ear. It's my prayer that it disrupts your life from the inside out. Listen the entire episode as there is a special invitation just for you. 

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On this episode I sat down with Shawn aka We.Get.To.Quit on Instagram to find out what lead to her amazing transformation in sobriety. She gives full details about her highs and lows prior to starting her journey. This Queens energy is contagious and she is proof that you are not pain you're purpose. If you think your life is over because of the things you've done using alcohol, please know THE DEVIL IS A LIAR. You have everything you need inside of you. Listen the entire episode and hear Shawn full story for yourself. Follow her on Instagram @we.get.to.quit 

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One this episode I'm sharing the key things that have kept me accountable and continue to keep me accountable on my journey. It's not something I ever did prior or at consistently. If you remember nothing else from this episode please remember this: You are not the pain you're experiencing but purpose. It will come together if you keep moving forward. I can say that because it's happening for me everyday.

Always be READY & WILLING TO GROW.

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On today's episode I'm sharing a common question Queens ask: Where do I start in Sobriety. It's a great question that's why I sharing all the answers with on this episode. In fact here are two answers: 

• Ask yourself why do I want sobriety? It may seem like simple to answer but that's why I do so deep on this episode.
• Ask yourself why not? These are critical to fully understand prior to starting your sobriety lifestyle.

Listen to the entire episode as I share more answers for where to start in sobriety.

Always be READY & WILLING TO GROW.

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On today's episode I'm sharing about the just how real the alcohol struggle can be. One day taking a long look at my reflection in the mirror, no longer recognizing the woman who was staring back at me. It can be hard:

• burying the real pain inside yourself. 
• trying to be everything to everybody and forgetting about yourself.

Listen to the entire episode as I share another great opportunity to support you.

Always be READY & WILLING TO GROW.

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On today's episode I'm sharing a frequently asked question: How to move on in sobriety without your old drinking friends. It was easy for me too, but once I learned these lessons it help me to a lot! Be sure to listen to in full and let me know one take away for you.  Nothing happens by chance it happens when you're open and honest with yourself. Listen to the entire episode as I share another great FREE opportunity to support you.

Always be READY & WILLING TO GROW.

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This interview is a replay and when I tell you that it's so inspiring-- it brings tears to my eyes. I wanted to share something that would allow you to take action and see we are all alike. You have EVERYTHING you need inside of you. Don't settle or make excuses, take action. It might be difficult, you might take longer but do it and NEVER give up. 

Remember: Nothing happens by chance it happens when you're open and honest with yourself. as I share another great FREE opportunity to support you.

Always be READY & WILLING TO GROW.

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