Don't Call Me Sober, Call Me May: A Rule-Breaker's Guide to Overcoming Addiction - Hardcover

Tal, May

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1544548397 ISBN 13: 9781544548395

Publisher: Houndstooth Press, 2025

Synopsis

The truth is that being sober is not an accomplishment. Overcoming your addiction, however, is.

For decades, addiction recovery has followed a single narrative: "You are powerless. Your addiction is a disease. You will fight it for the rest of your life."

But what if that's not true?

Don't Call Me Sober, Call Me May isn't another self-help book preaching the same outdated dogma. It's a raw wake-up call for those ready to break free from labels and take control of their lives.

True freedom isn't in counting days or meetings-it's in doing the hard work to overcome and reclaim yourself. This book dismantles the flawed thinking behind traditional recovery models, offering a mindful, no-BS alternative rooted in personal accountability, self-awareness, and lasting change.

Don't Call Me Sober, Call Me May argues that addiction is not a lifelong sentence-it's an experience.

If you're tired of being told sobriety is the best you can hope for, this book is for you.

About this title

About the Author

May Tal is a certified addiction recovery coach (CAC), certified professional coach (CPC), personal transformation coach, and tech entrepreneur. After seven years of struggling with addiction, she defied the conventional recovery model and transformed her life. With an unapologetic, rebellious, and mindful approach, May challenges the mainstream recovery narrative and empowers others to reclaim themselves.She doesn't just talk about overcoming addiction-she's lived it.

Edition details

• Publisher: Houndstooth Press
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1544548397
• ISBN 13: 9781544548395
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 178