Have you ever caught yourself getting dressed up to go to the doctor so you'd be believed?

Amy, Anne Marie, and Dr. Sarah dive deep into Florence Given's "Women Don't Owe You Pretty" in this month's Boozeless Book Club. What starts as a book discussion becomes a powerful exploration of how sobriety creates space for questioning everything — from why we automatically move aside for men on sidewalks to the emotional labor we carry without realizing it.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

- Your evolution will make people uncomfortable, and that's not your responsibility to manage

- Sobriety creates the cognitive capacity to examine patriarchal conditioning we've internalized

- Women often perform "presentability" without questioning who it's really for

- Safety concerns shape women's daily decisions in ways men rarely consider

- The witch wound — how women have been conditioned to compete rather than support each other

- Medical settings often require women to advocate more assertively for their needs

- Generational change is happening as younger people learn about consent and boundaries

NOTABLE QUOTE

"After years of being objectified, nothing feels sexier than feeling safe." — Florence Given

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Eternally Amy is hosted by Amy Liz Harrison — author, memoir coach, sober mom of eight, and spiritual storyteller. Join her each week for honest conversations about recovery, motherhood, and meaning. Visit amylizharrison.com for books, coaching, and resources.