Hey — thanks for dropping in. This episode is Lisa M. getting real: from blackouts as a teen to the joke and the heartbreak of recovery, she walks us through the messy, human truth of staying sober one day at a time. She talks about the people who saved her (shoutout to sponsors like Lisa Penn and the tough love of Roy), the tiny rituals that keep her grounded (yes — rubbing that coin when urges hit), and those gut-punch reminders that "every choice creates a new reality" — and that the life you want is sometimes just one decision away. Lisa doesn’t sugarcoat the hard stuff: thoughts of taking herself out, the fallout of addiction, childhood pain, and how discovery of her sexuality in a less-kind decade fueled isolation and drinking. But she also shares the quieter, surprising wins — finding a faithful sponsor, learning to "put thoughts and feelings on the shelf," and actually letting help in. There’s practical, lived wisdom here about sponsorship (it’s about carrying the message, not owning outcomes), the power of the Big Book, and why both in-person and online meetings deserve a chance — whatever keeps you showing up and sober. If you’re in the thick of it or sober for years, Lisa’s warmth, blunt humor, and gratitude land like a friend who’s been through it and wants you to keep going. She reminds us: don’t throw shade on what saves people, ask for help, and be willing to do the things you don’t want to do. Stick around for candid stories, a few laughs, and that steady reminder that recovery is a weird, beautiful mix of humility, service, and daily choices. If this resonates, subscribe, leave a review, or pop into AA Solution Seekers — they meet every day at 7 a.m.   A Shot Glass of Recovery Welcome back to A Shot Glass of Recovery! Whether you're a first-time listener to A Shot Glass of Recovery or a loyal member from my 2 Sober Chicks days, I’m glad you’re here. 🌟 paypal.me/AShotGlassofRecovery If you love the show, I’m asking for your support. Drop a 1$, 5, 10 or 25 in the virtual pay pay basket at paypal.me/AShotGlassofRecovery .  Any amount will help me afford to fund this project and continue to bring you great speakers, the Big Book Study, Literature studies on recovery, workshops and Lisa shots that contain a wildcard of variety. You can also support the show by liking, subscribing, and following it on your favourite platforms. Leave a 5 star review while you're there! There is nothing I love more than your engagement so please email me at ashotglassofrecovery@gmail.com and let me know how this show has contributed to your unique journey in recovery. Let me know if I can celebrate a milestone with you and give you a shout out. Would you like to be a guest? Drop me a line by email. ******