Resources for these Uncertain Times
I wanted to put together some resources specifically for addicts, alcoholics and those who might be struggling with addictions. Even though I am nearing 16 years of continuous sobriety, my mind wanders. Last week I made too many jokes about going on a "heroin run" and talking about some of my end-of-world scenarios in which I would get high/drunk and do loads of inappropriate or illegal stuff.
Doesn't everyone have these scenarios planned? Apparently not. Just to let you know, I am not bored, I have plenty of things I am working on both creatively and work and life stuff and I am mostly peaceful...but my mind still travels to dark places. It is part of who I am. So, to remedy my the dark side, I have tried some online meetings and for me, it has helped me anchor in and remember I have this disease that messes with my brain. I am sharing the info I have come across regarding meetings. Also, here are some pictures of Billie and over the years, first one is five years ago and the second is current.
Doesn't everyone have these scenarios planned? Apparently not. Just to let you know, I am not bored, I have plenty of things I am working on both creatively and work and life stuff and I am mostly peaceful...but my mind still travels to dark places. It is part of who I am. So, to remedy my the dark side, I have tried some online meetings and for me, it has helped me anchor in and remember I have this disease that messes with my brain. I am sharing the info I have come across regarding meetings. Also, here are some pictures of Billie and over the years, first one is five years ago and the second is current.
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RECOVERY RESOURCES
North Jersey Virtual AA Meetings: you need the ZOOM app, you don't have to be from NJ
The Grapevine and La Vina are mini print AA magazines published by Alcoholics Anonymous,(English + Spanish). They are offering free online access through the website.
Various 12 Step Meetings (ACOA, ALANON, SLAA, OA, EDA)
24 Hours a Day International NA Meetings: ZOOM 494.965.5895
Recovery Dharma: Wednesdays 6-7; ZOOM: 648.362.337 or call in (NY) 646-588-8656
Family Support: Thursdays 6-7; ZOOM: 393.145.159 or call in (NY) 646-558-8656
12 Step Recovery: Fridays 7; ZOOM 705.596.040
NA Mondays 8-930 pm Speaker discussion; ZOOM: 298.631.315
FINANCIAL RESOURCES
COVID-19 & Freelance Artists
Resources for Writers
Queer Writers of Color Relief Fund
RESOURCES FOR MOVEMENT/WORKOUTS/MINDFULNESS
Balance Gym free workouts
Orange Theory at home free workouts
House of Hazel Yoga, Mondays at 730 EST https://zoom.us/j/4258944348 Join with code: 425-894-4348
YMCA Workouts + Stretching
Zensational Kids; offers "mindful tools for staying sane" free resources for parents and educators, weekly calls via ZOOM
Smiling Mind is an app and website that offers free mediation sessions, with a sweet Aussie accent.
LGBTQI YOUTH Resources, Hetrick Martin
Additionally, a friend of mine put together other self-care resources you might want to check out: House of Hazel.
Be well, and reach out for help.
Please feel free to email me with comments, questions or otherwise. queerlysober at gmail dot com