Send us a textIn this episode, Sober Steve celebrates 1,186 days of sobriety and welcomes Melinda Dixon, the first member from Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families (ACA) to join the show. Melinda shares her powerful journey toward emotional sobriety, shedding light on how ACA has profoundly shaped her life. The conversation explores the importance of emotional regulation through human connection, the power of community, and the impact of understanding one's core wounds on maintaining healthy relationships. Steve and Melinda also discuss the evolution of their queer identities in sobriety and the pride they’ve found in their unique personal journeys.- Celebrating Sobriety: Steve marks 1,186 days of sobriety and introduces Melinda as the first ACA guest.- Emotional Sobriety: Melinda’s journey to emotional regulation through connection and ACA meetings.- Understanding Core Wounds: How this understanding has helped Melinda establish healthy boundaries and relationships.- Queer Identity in Sobriety: The pride Steve and Melinda have found in their unique queer identities within and apart from the LGBT+ community.- Self-Care Practices: Exploring the role of gratitude lists, exercise, and fine dining in maintaining recovery.Tune in for a heartfelt conversation on emotional sobriety, queer identity, and personal growth in recovery, and leave a rating and review to pay it forward for the next person who might find the show!**Where to Find Us:**- More Information on ACA- gAy A on IG 🟢- gAy A everywhere else 🖇️Email Melinda at: melindadixonpbc@gmail.comSupport the show