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Refocusing My Family by Amber Cantorna- The Boozeless Book Club

Eternally Amy - A Sober Mom of Eight's Journey from Jail to Joy

Release Date: 08/30/2022

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Amy welcomes friends Carolyn Bunn, Sarah Alaimo and Alysse Bryson of The Sober Curator to discuss Refocusing My Family: Coming Out, Being Cast Out, and Discovering the True Love of God by Amber Cantorna. This story dives into the author's journey of self-discovery, realizing she was part of the LGBTQ community and coming to terms with that within a very religious homelife and lifestyle. With various experiences growing up in the church, Amy and the Boozless Babes talk more about  navigating awkward times growing up in an uptight environment. 

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Sarah's book: Pearls and Probation: Adventures of an Alcoholic Good Girl

 

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