Don't Call Me Sober, Call Me May

A Rule-Breaker's Guide to Overcoming Addiction

May Tal

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Houndstooth Press
24 June 2025

Coping with drug & alcohol abuse; Advice on careers & achieving success; Assertiveness, motivation & self-esteem

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Don't Call Me Sober, Call Me May isn't another self-help book preaching the same outdated dogma.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.

By: May Tal
Imprint: Houndstooth Press
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 345g
ISBN: 9781544548395
ISBN 10: 1544548397
Pages: 178
Publication Date: 24 June 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.