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What if sobriety isn't the end of the party?
What if it's where the real adventure begins?
For years, Jody Sachse didn't want to stop drinking. He wanted people to stop bothering him about his drinking. Then came the day he wanted to stop and couldn't.
Happy, Joyous, and Free? is a candid, irreverent recovery memoir about what happened next: unexpected teachers, uncomfortable truths, spectacular mistakes, and a room full of people he once couldn't wait to leave.
From a steel factory to AA meetings, from shame and isolation to service and connection, Jody shares what he learned about accepting help, setting boundaries, making amends, and discovering that his worth was never on trial. The Council of Idiots still calls the occasional emergency meeting. He just doesn't have to follow every recommendation anymore.
Alongside the stories are an unofficial AA Meeting Survival Guide, an original plain-language companion to the Twelve Steps, and practical reflections on fear, self-worth, and the difference between being a human doing and a human being.
This isn't a lecture from somebody who has life figured out. It's one man's experience of learning to live sober, with humor, humility, faith, and a willingness to begin again.
For anyone starting recovery, returning after a relapse, or wondering why being sober doesn't yet feel like being happy, there's an invitation here: stop trying to become perfect and start participating in the life you've got.
No perfect people. No magic formulas. Just honesty, laughter, hope, and a chair for you.
Progress, not perfection. Boots on the ground.
Contains candid discussion of addiction and adult language. This is a personal account, not an official AA publication or a substitute for professional care.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. What if sobriety isn't the end of the party?What if it's where the real adventure begins?For years, Jody Sachse didn't want to stop drinking. He wanted people to stop bothering him about his drinking. Then came the day he wanted to stop and couldn't.Happy, Joyous, and Free? is a candid, irreverent recovery memoir about what happened next: unexpected teachers, uncomfortable truths, spectacular mistakes, and a room full of people he once couldn't wait to leave.From a steel factory to AA meetings, from shame and isolation to service and connection, Jody shares what he learned about accepting help, setting boundaries, making amends, and discovering that his worth was never on trial. The Council of Idiots still calls the occasional emergency meeting. He just doesn't have to follow every recommendation anymore.Alongside the stories are an unofficial AA Meeting Survival Guide, an original plain-language companion to the Twelve Steps, and practical reflections on fear, self-worth, and the difference between being a human doing and a human being.This isn't a lecture from somebody who has life figured out. It's one man's experience of learning to live sober, with humor, humility, faith, and a willingness to begin again.For anyone starting recovery, returning after a relapse, or wondering why being sober doesn't yet feel like being happy, there's an invitation here: stop trying to become perfect and start participating in the life you've got.No perfect people. No magic formulas. Just honesty, laughter, hope, and a chair for you.Progress, not perfection. Boots on the ground.Contains candid discussion of addiction and adult language. This is a personal account, not an official AA publication or a substitute for professional care. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798162632849
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. What if sobriety isn't the end of the party?What if it's where the real adventure begins?For years, Jody Sachse didn't want to stop drinking. He wanted people to stop bothering him about his drinking. Then came the day he wanted to stop and couldn't.Happy, Joyous, and Free? is a candid, irreverent recovery memoir about what happened next: unexpected teachers, uncomfortable truths, spectacular mistakes, and a room full of people he once couldn't wait to leave.From a steel factory to AA meetings, from shame and isolation to service and connection, Jody shares what he learned about accepting help, setting boundaries, making amends, and discovering that his worth was never on trial. The Council of Idiots still calls the occasional emergency meeting. He just doesn't have to follow every recommendation anymore.Alongside the stories are an unofficial AA Meeting Survival Guide, an original plain-language companion to the Twelve Steps, and practical reflections on fear, self-worth, and the difference between being a human doing and a human being.This isn't a lecture from somebody who has life figured out. It's one man's experience of learning to live sober, with humor, humility, faith, and a willingness to begin again.For anyone starting recovery, returning after a relapse, or wondering why being sober doesn't yet feel like being happy, there's an invitation here: stop trying to become perfect and start participating in the life you've got.No perfect people. No magic formulas. Just honesty, laughter, hope, and a chair for you.Progress, not perfection. Boots on the ground.Contains candid discussion of addiction and adult language. This is a personal account, not an official AA publication or a substitute for professional care. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798162632849
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