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Sober Truths

The Making of an Honest Woman

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Old-timers in 12-step programs say that if you want to stay sober, you only have to change one thing: your whole life. Sober Truths: The Making of an Honest Woman recounts how one woman did just that.

Jill Kelly's personal stories describe the journey as two decades of drinking and despair gave way to a richly rewarding sober life. Her demons did not go quietly when she put the bottle down. Loneliness, anxiety, distrust of others - they were all still there. This memoir tells how she has learned to be with those demons and not drink, to let go of the jealous dramas of the past and embrace a new life of peace. Along the way, Kelly reinvents herself, becoming a visual artist, starting a successful business, and developing deep friendships and a satisfying spiritual life. At the same time, she faces the challenges of emotional eating and her sober ambivalence about sexual relationships.

This audiobook offers hope to those who cannot imagine a life without alcohol by someone who has recreated hers.

©2007, 2013 3 Cats Publishing, 2007, 2013 by Jill Kelly, Phd (P)2014 Audible Inc. Addiction & Recovery Twelve-Step Programs
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I am 9 years sober and have read most quit lit but THIS had me nodding and agreeing whilst smiling and also feeling emotional! a fabulous book written and read by an amazing woman! Will be recommending to everyone!

the understanding of not just 1 addiction.

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I listened to this around Christmas eve 2025. thoroughly enjoyed the honest and compelling story which for me covered the many aspects of addiction including food which is arguably the worst one of all as we cannot live without nourishment. Thank you for your bravery.

one of the best quit-lits

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Enjoyed the first half of the book but lost interest by the end. If worth a listen as it’s a free one.

Mostly enjoyed it

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Really good listening to her journey. But I think her problem was more to do with the men she chose.

Sober truths

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The journey of the author, from confusion and disappointment to understanding & acceptance of herself & the world around her

An interesting, honest memoir

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