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Welcome! Whether you’re taking your first steps toward sobriety, celebrating years of alcohol-free living, or simply seeking inspiration and support, you'll find genuine stories, practical advice, and compassionate support to help you on your journey.

Blue Monday change depression monday Jan 14, 2025

 

Are you familiar with Blue Monday? The third Monday of January marks the term "Blue Monday." This day is often referred to as the most depressing day of the year. This year, Blue Monday falls on January 20, 2025. The origin may have started as a marketing term, but there’s no denying that mid-Jan...

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Pandemic Drinking alcohol and health alcoholfree anxiety depression soberchallenge sobercurious Feb 05, 2021

Many Americans have been drinking more since the coronavirus pandemic. 

American adults say they're drinking 14% more often during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report in the journal JAMA Network Open. The increase in frequency of drinking for women was more pronounced, up 17% compared t...

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The Thin Line Between Normal and Heavy Drinking alcohol anxiety depression grief health Jun 23, 2020

My friend, Becky died a year ago today from alcohol. 

It is so sad and it is not fair.

Becky and I were just casual friends, but we had a lot in common. 

We both come from the same small town in Wisconsin. 

We were both on the Poms squad in high school.

We married good, steady guys who loved us...

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How do you want to leave quarantine? anxiety depression healthy habits mental health Mar 29, 2020

How do you want to come out of this quarantine? 

I think it is helpful to keep your end goal in mind. 

You are presented with an opportunity to learn about yourself. 

You can day drink, sleep in, get lazy at your job, neglect your parenting duties. 

You can use this time as an excuse to skip wor...

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