Black and Sober

  • Making space within

    by Deana Barnes
    Reading this story of triumph really made my day.  Rachel C. Thomas is a Louisville realtor who helps people find the space that make them feel at ...
    Posted in black and sober, sober realtor, sobriety stories, stories of triumph

  • Recovering from alcohol induced brain damage

    by Deana Barnes
    Addiction is real. So is the damage that was obtained along the way. One of the side effects of the overconsumption of alcohol is chronic inflammat...

  • Sundown syndrome and alcoholism

    by Deana Barnes
    During my Level 2 Reiki training the topic of dementia was brought up. Reiki has been proven to be of benefit to the anxiety experienced by dementi...
    Posted in black and sober, reiki

  • We don't drink the same Fam

    by Deana Barnes
    The J curve is one of the most discussed topics among researchers of alcohol and its effects. The J curve is a way to determine the effects on mo...

  • Freedom Through Movement

    by Deana Barnes
    I have been following Ms. Johari Mayfield for quite some time now. I am absolutely captivated by her work in movement therapy. Her video “Recovery”...
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  • Taking the Raines

    by Deana Barnes
    Kiola Raines is an Fitness, Nutrition, and Mindset coach based in Long Beach California. Kiola has been on her sober journey since 2015. Through he...
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  • Hope for the Hopeless

    by Deana Barnes
    Meet Craig Williams. This dynamic man of eloquent style and words has allowed us to experience his story of triumph. Im so excited to share this wi...
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