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Stronger Sober: The Privilege of Choice

I 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…

5 min readOct 13, 2022

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Recovery Can’t Happen in Secret

I 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…

3 min readFeb 24, 2022

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Recovery Can’t Happen in Secret

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The Grace to Fuck Up

I 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…

3 min readSep 23, 2021

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The Grace to Fuck Up

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Krystyann Krywko Ed.D.

Recovery is for Everyone

If I say recovery, you most likely picture a group of former drinkers and addicts, huddled in a circle in a church basement, clutching…

4 min readMar 11, 2023

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Recovery is for Everyone

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Krystyann Krywko Ed.D.

5 Ways to Embrace the Discomfort in Sobriety

Discomfort is a given as you move into sobriety. So many coaches and alcohol-free advocates focus on all the positive aspects, which is…

4 min readMar 7, 2023

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5 Ways to Embrace the Discomfort in Sobriety

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Krystyann Krywko Ed.D.

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…

3 min readJan 5, 2023

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Self-Care as Self-Preservation: Why Sobriety Matters

I 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…

3 min readDec 7, 2022

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Self-Care as Self-Preservation: Why Sobriety Matters

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Krystyann Krywko Ed.D.

5 Ways to Avoid Holiday Drinking Pressure

It happens every year. The season between Thanksgiving and the New Year becomes one giant excuse to overindulge in pretty much everything…

4 min readNov 18, 2022

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5 Ways to Avoid Holiday Drinking Pressure

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Krystyann Krywko Ed.D.

Why I’m Tired of Being Everyone’s Emotional Support Person

Last week I was in the middle of my yoga practice when the teacher told us to get into tree pose.

3 min readNov 3, 2022

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Why I’m Tired of Being Everyone’s Emotional Support Person

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Krystyann Krywko Ed.D.

Stop White-Knuckling It

You 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…

4 min readSep 22, 2022

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Stop White-Knuckling It

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Krystyann Krywko Ed.D.

Krystyann Krywko Ed.D.

On a mission to help as many humans as possible to harness the power of creativity to support their sobriety, recovery & mental wellness.

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