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Stumbling into Sobriety
Stumbling into Sobriety
is a memoir by media personality Tracy "Dot Com" Collins. From daily binge drinking to her spiritual warfare aimed at smashing stigmas and stomping shame associated with alcoholism.
Tracy Dot Com was a lovable morning show and multi-media personality in Jacksonville, Fla. Dedicated to providing awareness for non-profits and promotion for local business owners. She earned the title Official Funologist for her zany entertainment TV live shots and reminded viewers, "If you're bored in Jacksonville, it's your own fault." Always with a smile. Always a positive message.
What the audience didn't know is Tracy hid a dark secret. Daily binge drinking behind closed doors. Which only worsened when she left the fast-paced media world behind to pursue a more stable career. The free time and expendable income worked against her. Isolation intensifying the disease to near death.
Tracy shares intimate details from her final weeks of drinking. The spiraling out of control. How she masterfully kept the decades-long secret. What it took to finally ask for help. All the things she learned on her way back up.
This book is for anyone who struggles with or has overcome alcoholism. It's relatable to readers new to sobriety or those curious or fearful of what it looks like on the other side. It is also a good resource for anyone who loves an alcoholic and yearns for a better understanding of what that person is thinking. Experiencing. Grappling.
Stumbling into Sobriety is raw. Its brutal honesty is, at times, hard to read. But the memoir is balanced with humor, and the end result is a message of hope.
Tracy Dot Com was a lovable morning show and multi-media personality in Jacksonville, Fla. Dedicated to providing awareness for non-profits and promotion for local business owners. She earned the title Official Funologist for her zany entertainment TV live shots and reminded viewers, "If you're bored in Jacksonville, it's your own fault." Always with a smile. Always a positive message.
What the audience didn't know is Tracy hid a dark secret. Daily binge drinking behind closed doors. Which only worsened when she left the fast-paced media world behind to pursue a more stable career. The free time and expendable income worked against her. Isolation intensifying the disease to near death.
Tracy shares intimate details from her final weeks of drinking. The spiraling out of control. How she masterfully kept the decades-long secret. What it took to finally ask for help. All the things she learned on her way back up.
This book is for anyone who struggles with or has overcome alcoholism. It's relatable to readers new to sobriety or those curious or fearful of what it looks like on the other side. It is also a good resource for anyone who loves an alcoholic and yearns for a better understanding of what that person is thinking. Experiencing. Grappling.
Stumbling into Sobriety is raw. Its brutal honesty is, at times, hard to read. But the memoir is balanced with humor, and the end result is a message of hope.
253 pages, Paperback
Published March 1, 2018
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August 29, 2020
One woman's journey...
May not be another woman's journey. I think that the path to sobriety is paved differently for each person. I had a love/hate relationship with this book. The book was interesting in that her writing really does parallel her journey. Through the first chapters, I was not getting into the erratic beat of the work, and, as her sobriety progressed, so too, did her writing. She loved tooting her own horn. I'm glad she found what worked for her, but I feel that this book should come with a warning about the preaching. If I would have known it was selling Christianity, I wouldn't have bought it even though it's only .99.
May not be another woman's journey. I think that the path to sobriety is paved differently for each person. I had a love/hate relationship with this book. The book was interesting in that her writing really does parallel her journey. Through the first chapters, I was not getting into the erratic beat of the work, and, as her sobriety progressed, so too, did her writing. She loved tooting her own horn. I'm glad she found what worked for her, but I feel that this book should come with a warning about the preaching. If I would have known it was selling Christianity, I wouldn't have bought it even though it's only .99.
January 14, 2020
Outstanding, insightful read for people curious about alcoholism, those in recovery from alcoholism(ESPECIALLY first-year recovery!), and families/friends of those in/needing recovery!!! It's there!!! Be encouraged!!!
See above comments in title, please. This book is TRULY one of the best I have EVER read...about recovery or any other subject: because it's real, hopeful, encouraging, and applicable to anyone, anytime, anywhere!!!
See above comments in title, please. This book is TRULY one of the best I have EVER read...about recovery or any other subject: because it's real, hopeful, encouraging, and applicable to anyone, anytime, anywhere!!!
February 7, 2021
Another strong memoir of sobriety
I enjoyed reading this memoir. Since I am within my first year of remission, for at least the 5th time, I've been choosing memoirs of women in that same stage f progress. I find them helpful. I think this is well written, although admittedly, her local level of fame definitely provided many more resources than are afforded to us average Janes.
I enjoyed reading this memoir. Since I am within my first year of remission, for at least the 5th time, I've been choosing memoirs of women in that same stage f progress. I find them helpful. I think this is well written, although admittedly, her local level of fame definitely provided many more resources than are afforded to us average Janes.
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November 16, 2021Loved the raw honesty & candor
As a woman on a similar journey I greatly appreciated the author's honesty is the ugly and glorious times. Her way of capturing her feelings (which we know are not facts) was so familiar and comforting as well as eye opening. Thank you for your truth and vulnerability. Very grateful.
As a woman on a similar journey I greatly appreciated the author's honesty is the ugly and glorious times. Her way of capturing her feelings (which we know are not facts) was so familiar and comforting as well as eye opening. Thank you for your truth and vulnerability. Very grateful.
July 31, 2019
Encouraging story
Helpful read. Not everyone. struggling with the demon drink has a helpful public profile. I'd still recommend it.
You just might become a househld name instead of one of the despised,
Great unwashed
Helpful read. Not everyone. struggling with the demon drink has a helpful public profile. I'd still recommend it.
You just might become a househld name instead of one of the despised,
Great unwashed
January 8, 2021
I really enjoyed the book. It was easy to relate to the stories and traps that we fall into with the lure of alcohol. Tracy was honest in describing and facing her struggles over the years, and she inspired me to work hard. Highly recommend.
February 28, 2021
Sobriety is the issue and answer
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It brought to light some issues and ideas that I have. I will definitely read this again, and recommend to people I know who will benefit. Thanks, Tracy dot com. You are amazing and magical.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It brought to light some issues and ideas that I have. I will definitely read this again, and recommend to people I know who will benefit. Thanks, Tracy dot com. You are amazing and magical.
March 22, 2020
Too much religiosity for this Agnostic to stomach.
October 13, 2020
Loved it
The intimate details of this story are so relatable to my own. Beautifully written details of the steps to serenity!
The intimate details of this story are so relatable to my own. Beautifully written details of the steps to serenity!
May 21, 2021
Great book!
Loved it!!!! She is bright, funny and brutally honest. Helps you remember the "why's" of sobriety as well. Thank you Tracy.
Loved it!!!! She is bright, funny and brutally honest. Helps you remember the "why's" of sobriety as well. Thank you Tracy.
November 27, 2018
An easy and quick read that gives an glimpse into the life of an alcoholic and the first year of sobriety. There were many cringeworthy moments described where I related to stories of situations she found herself in. Her story is told in a very approachable “this is how it went down for me” diary style dialog that really makes everything relatable yet not judgey. Highly recommend to those that drink and those that don’t. To those that drink a little and to those that drink a lot. It gives an insight to us all on what goes on behind the curtain, or in Tracy’s case, behind a closed front door on the weekend.
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