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Come on over to The Sober Curator to read my #bookreview of 'Co-Crazy' A must read for anyone dealing with co-depedency! #books #codependency #CodependencyRecovery #addictionrecovery #thesobercurator #QuitLit thesobercurator.com/book-review-...
Book Review - Co-Crazy: One Psychologist’s Recovery From Codependency And Addiction | By Dr. Sarah Michaud | The Sober Curator
The Sober Curator Library features book reviews in #QUITLIT, Addiction Fiction, Self-Help, & NA Recipe Books for those living or exploring sobriety.
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November 15, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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It’s a Family Tradition… Multi-Generational Alcoholism
I explore the concept of addiction being a 'Family Tradition' in my latest article in The Sober Curator
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#addiction #recoveryispossible #recoveryjourney #sobriety #soberliving #sobercurious #recovery
November 11, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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Join Lisa Manzo and I as we discuss
Addiction, Gratitude's power to overcome negativity, and so much more! Join us on the Phoenix Mind - 'Addiction, Creativity and ther Journey Home'
#addictionrecovery #addiction #sobriety #recovery #recoveryispossible #gratitude
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Addiction, Creativity, and the Journey Home with Patti Clark and Lisa Manzo
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November 10, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Here's a Book Review I wrote for Sixty and Me about a book called 'From Strength to Strength - Finding Success, happiness and deep purpose in the second half of life.'
It really begs the question - If not NOW then WHEN?!
#bookrecommendations #bookreview #aging #purpose
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Book Review: From Strength to Strength by Arthur C. Brooks | Sixty and Me
Arthur C. Brooks skilfully blends personal anecdotes with research and philosophical insights in this book about strength in later life.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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A nerdy look at our brains on booze!
My latest article on @thesobercurator.bsky.social
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#Sobriety #Recovery #Addiction #Sobercurious #recoveryjourney #recoveryispossible #well-being #wellness #hope
How Our Brains Change When We Give Up Booze | The Sober Curator
Speak Out! Speak Loud! at The Sober Curator shares personal recovery stories, creative works poems, art, essays, to inspire connection & hope.
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October 25, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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Grateful for the Open Road E-Book Promotion!
All 'Recovery Road Trip' e-books are $1.99 for the next 10 days! Please, asking a favor, kinda cringe-worthy ... if you enjoy the book ... Please leave a review on Goodreads or Amazon.
Thanks so much!
#books #ebook #recovery #bookreview #gratitude
October 23, 2025 at 7:50 AM
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The Sale has Begun! Come on over and get your copy for $1.99!!
#quitlit #recovery #recoveryispossible #recoveryresources #sobriety #soberjourney #sobercurious #soberliving #soberaf #roadtrip #addictionrecovery #Addiction #books
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Recovery Road Trip: Finding Purpose and Connection on the Journey Home
Amazon.com: Recovery Road Trip: Finding Purpose and Connection on the Journey Home eBook : Clark, Patti: Tienda Kindle
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October 20, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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Are you destined to become a SuperAger? If you have found your sense of purpose and feel connected to people in your family or community then you are well on your way!
#Health #Wellbeing #HealthyLifestyle #Aging #Purpose #Connection

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SuperAgers: Research Shows That Two Particular Things Make a Difference! | Sixty and Me
The SuperAgers are people in their 80s, 90s and even Centenarians who are as sharp, vibrant, and engaged as folks decades younger.
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October 20, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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Grateful beyond measure to be a member of The Sober Curator team! It's a wonderful website and vibrant community! Come on over and explore the site.
#Sobriety #Addiction #Recovery #Sober #SoberCurious
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So Many Addictions … So Little Time! Exploring The Concept Of Fusion Recovery  | The Sober Curator
Speak Out! Speak Loud! at The Sober Curator shares personal recovery stories, creative works poems, art, essays, to inspire connection & hope.
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October 17, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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And What a Year it has been!
#gratitude to She Writes Press for their amazing support:
🎂 One year on the shelves and still shining ...
Happy book birthday, If you loved it, celebrate with a quick review, a library request, or a friend tag. ✨
#quitlit #books #Recovery
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October 2, 2025 at 7:22 AM
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Join me in Sixty and Me as i explore staying sharp as we age! #Healthandwellbeing sixtyandme.com/staying-sharp/
Staying Sharp: What I’ve Learned About Focus as I Grow Older | Sixty and Me
As we get older, staying mentally sharp is very important. It's not about medication, it's about conscious changes in lifestyle.
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September 30, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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Yes it's true! A simple pause can enhance your life. Try it today!
#pausechallenge #pause #intentionalliving #Mindfulness #mindfulliving #SavorTheMoment

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How a Simple Pause Can Enhance Our Lives | Sixty and Me
In a world that prizes speed, productivity, and constant connection, the idea of taking a pause can feel counterintuitive, even ‘bad’.
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September 17, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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Celebrating this wonderful Review! Such Gratitude!
#QuitLit #Books #Recovry #Sobriety #SoberCurious

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#QuitLit #Recovery #BookTok #Addiction #Books #SoberAF #Sobriety #soberlife #sobercurious
TikTok video by Patti Clark
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September 12, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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#Grateful for this review:
Recovery Road Trip is a great addition to the QuitLit (literature focused on recovery / quitting addiction) genre!
Highly Recommended for your next QuitLit read!
#QuitLit #Books #Sobriety #Recovery #SoberCurious #Addiction #Hope
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Recovery Road Trip: Finding Purpose and Connection on the Journey Home
Recovery Road Trip: Finding Purpose and Connection on the Journey Home [Clark, Patti] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Recovery Road Trip: Finding Purpose and Connection on the Journey Home
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September 11, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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Gratitude to the Team at @TribeSober
#QuitLit #Addiction #Sobriety #Sober #Recovery #Books #Journalling
September 10, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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Join me on TikTok as I talk about #QuitLit about #Books about #Recovery and about Life in General!
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#QuitLit #Recovery #Addiction #BookTok #Books #RoadTrip
TikTok video by Patti Clark
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September 9, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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So many benefits to Journalling at any age!
#Wellbeing #Creativity #Journalling #Health #Recovery #Books #writing
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Let It All Hang Out (Or Why We Should Journal, at Every Age, But Especially as We Age) | Sixty and Me
It's important for women to journal, especially as we age. Journaling gives us a great medium to actually see our thoughts and feelings.
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July 23, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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#Sisters in #Sobriety! #RecoveryIsPossible
You can heal old Family Systems.
Sonia and Kathleen are joined by sisters Patti and Karin Clark for a conversation about breaking the cycle of intergenerational addiction and reclaiming personal identity.
#Recovery #SoberCurious
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Forgive Yourself. Block Them.
YouTube video by Sisters In Sobriety
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July 8, 2025 at 8:24 AM
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For women, addiction often comes with an extra helping of shame, silence, and stigma. We unpack how addiction and recovery show up differently for women, why the traditional recovery narrative often falls short, and what it actually takes to reclaim your life.
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July 7, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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The honesty and vulnerability in Patti's story with it's easy, relaxed style of storytelling made me want to keep turning the pages. The workbook is an absolute priceless gem. A perfect read for all who seek that connection and purpose
#addiction #Recovery #books
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Recovery Road Trip
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July 6, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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'Pride, denial and shame - the archetypal American story of the lone hero pulling themselves up by their bootstraps is just bullshit but the myth is powerful, it can lead to self-blame. Shame is intrinsic to Trump’s success.'
#addiction #recovery
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‘The damage is terrifying’: Barbara Kingsolver on Trump, rural America and the recovery home funded by her hit novel
Demon Copperhead, the author’s retelling of Dickens during Virginia’s opioid crisis, was a global success. Now she has used royalties from the novel to open a recovery residence
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July 6, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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'But I Feel More Open and Creative When I Drink or Use Drugs’… And Other Damaging Myths ...
You can check out my latest article here ✨
#Creativity #Alcohol #Recovery #Sobriety
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June 30, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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Alcohol affects older women differently than younger women, and differently than men in general. Alcohol groups and ad agencies don't want you to know!
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Aging Women Are Still Drinking Too Much – And It’s Killing Us! | Sixty and Me
Research shows that excessive drinking among aging women is rising and the risks for women over 50 are even greater.
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June 22, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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Join me and the Tribe Sober group for a Journalling Workshop.
You can access the video of the workshop free of charge on my website! Join US! 📔🖊📙 💜 #creativity #journaling #sobriety #recovery #books #writing
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June 7, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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My latest article on Sixty and Me is about The Importance of Creativity as we age. Creativity boosts our well-being, improves our vitality and enhances our quality of life. Here's how:
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Creativity Is Important, Especially as We Age! | Sixty and Me
Creativity boosts our well-being, improves our vitality and enhances our quality of life.
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June 2, 2025 at 6:49 AM