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Welcome! Whether youโ€™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.

In Praise of Doing Nothing rest sober af sober coach Jun 26, 2023

As part of an Add 2, Subtract 2 Summer Challenge with my INSIDER Membership I completed one of my subtraction tasks. Subtracting everything for one day a month. What I mean by that is having no expectations, to do lists, plans, or chores for one day each month of the summer. A “Do Nothing...

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Nostalgic Thinking about Drinking coaching sober af sober mind Jun 26, 2023

Some of my best memories are from some of my biggest drinking moments. 

 

It’s been helpful to think that my drinking was bad, unhealthy and alcohol took me away from myself. And now that I’ve removed alcohol, I am happy, healthy, free, and all is well. 

 

Although...

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5 Years Sober - Here's What I Wish I Knew on Day 1 alcoholfree sober af sober lessons sober milestones Feb 22, 2023

I just turned 5 years sober. For most of my life this accomplishment seemed so out of reach for me. What would I tell myself back before my last Day !?

 1. You can do it. You absolutely can. 

 

 

Put all of your energy towards that. Stop looking behind you. Keep moving...

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5 Years Sober - A New Home Inside Me 5 years sober forgiveness self compassion sober af sober milestones Feb 20, 2023

 

Today I woke up 5 years sober. 

It is a glorious achievement. 

It means I have reached “stable remission” from alcohol use disorder. 

Milestones are a tricky thing.

Just as a huge achievement was rounding the corner for me, a crippling wave of shame crept in even...

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Lessons About Sobriety from DIY Home Projects how to get sober sober af Sep 20, 2022

 

I’ve been embarking on some lofty home projects. 

I wallpapered a statement wall in my primary bedroom. 

I chose a bright and bold floral pattern. It was a risk. It turned out awesome.  

 

I am cleaning out and getting rid of old furniture. 

I put a pile...

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The Illusion of the Two Beer Buzz alcohol and fun sober af sober curious sober is sexy May 24, 2021

This weekend we will be on a lake. 

Woo Hoo!

Welcome Summer!

I heard an interview by the band Old Dominion about their new song titled, 

“I Was On A Boat That Day”.

It’s a super fun song and I love Old Dominion’s music. 

 

They said they were drinking...

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Sitting on Sunday Morning mental health relationships resilience sober af sober curious Apr 22, 2021

Sitting here on a Sunday morning, giving myself time and space to be.

To just sit, to rest, to check in, to create.

 

This weekend has been a lot of nothing, in the best way.

Reading, resting, carpooling my kids, and cheering them on at their games.

 

After being gone nearly a month, it...

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What To Do On Weekends When You're Not Drinking? alcohol free sober sober af sober curious sober is sexy sober not boring Mar 08, 2021

What do you do on the weekends when you are sober? 

Isn’t it boring?

No.

It’s not. 

It’s relaxing, productive, and fulfilling.

I had no idea how to spend my time when I first quit drinking.

I was antsy, irritated, and annoyed.

Alcohol had removed my ability to find...

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