Welcome to Pause When Agitated, an experience-based addiction recovery blog created to support anyone seeking sobriety without the dogma that can make it more difficult then it needs to be. Here you’ll find honest stories, practical AA recovery help, and guidance for working the 12 steps in a way that makes sense for you.

Whether you’re new to the program or years into sobriety, our posts and guides offer Alcoholics Anonymous guidance rooted in real-life experience. We provide free sobriety support resources for newcomers, families, and anyone looking to prevent relapse. You’ll also find step-by-step reflections designed to give you simple, straightforward AA step work help.

Sobriety is possible, and it doesn’t have to be complicated. Explore the resources below to get started.

Free Sobriety Support Resources

• Alcoholism FAQ – There is a whole lot of rehab spin on alcoholism. This article addresses those with the current facts about alcoholism and recovery.
• New to AA Checklist – You’re new and been told to go to AA? Here is the guidance you to need to help you avoid a nightmare that leaves you drinking again.
• How to Share at an AA Meeting – Suddenly you’re asked to ‘share.’ Here’s practical advice on what to say and how to say it without making a fool of yourself.
• Advanced Recovery Topics – Sober awhile bored to death with the “same old AA people and shares.” You are not alone. If you want to reengage without losing your mind, this article will help.
• AA for Atheists? – Lost your faith? Tainted by organized religion? Or simply choosing to live without God? You’re not alone, and you can get sober without a Higher Power.