PinnedStronger Sober: The Privilege of ChoiceI think about this often, that when I decided to get sober it was a choice that I made. I didn’t have to get sober; I chose to get sober…Oct 13, 20221Oct 13, 20221
PinnedRecovery Can’t Happen in SecretI think back to the beginning of my sobriety story. How it all seemed to come out of nowhere, but came together so seamlessly. How in those…Feb 24, 2022Feb 24, 2022
PinnedThe Grace to Fuck UpI wanted to start with the words of Marie Forleo. I had written them down carefully on an index card after reading a blog post of hers from…Sep 23, 2021Sep 23, 2021
Recovery is for EveryoneIf I say recovery, you most likely picture a group of former drinkers and addicts, huddled in a circle in a church basement, clutching…Mar 11, 2023Mar 11, 2023
5 Ways to Embrace the Discomfort in SobrietyDiscomfort is a given as you move into sobriety. So many coaches and alcohol-free advocates focus on all the positive aspects, which is…Mar 7, 2023Mar 7, 2023
Should Sobriety Be Trendy?Imagine my surprise when this headline reached my inbox. It’s not often I find myself on the cutting edge of a trend. I like to think of…Jan 5, 20231Jan 5, 20231
Self-Care as Self-Preservation: Why Sobriety MattersI wish I had come up with those words, but I’m paraphrasing Audre Lorde. The full quote is, “caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it’s…Dec 7, 2022Dec 7, 2022
5 Ways to Avoid Holiday Drinking PressureIt happens every year. The season between Thanksgiving and the New Year becomes one giant excuse to overindulge in pretty much everything…Nov 18, 2022Nov 18, 2022
Why I’m Tired of Being Everyone’s Emotional Support PersonLast week I was in the middle of my yoga practice when the teacher told us to get into tree pose.Nov 3, 2022Nov 3, 2022
Stop White-Knuckling ItYou know when you’re on a roller-coaster, and you’re hanging on so tight because you’re scared and excited, and can’t wait for the ride to…Sep 22, 2022Sep 22, 2022
