15 Alcohol-Free Friend Dates for a Fall of Social Distancing

Well, it’s officially fall, and many of us likely had a list of fantastic fall experiences lined up, but it […]

Now is the Perfect Time to do a ‘Sober October’

You’re probably pretty familiar with Dry January. In fact, you might be one of the 15% of Americans who participate in Dry January every […]

Do I Need Willpower to Quit Drinking?

Getting sober isn’t just about willpower—the key is being willing to try.  People who aren’t familiar with how addiction recovery […]

How to Navigate Wine-Mom Culture When You’re Not Drinking

While walking through Target during a time-to-re-up-on-all-the-essentials shopping trip, I passed the sundresses, rompers, jeans, and flowy t-shirts that line […]

6 Common Fears of Sobriety, And How to Overcome Them

Before we enact any kind of big change in life, we tend to think about things for a long while. […]

What is Recovery Month and Why is it so Important?

If you are one of the roughly 10% of Americans who are in recovery today, according to data from 2012, […]

I Quit Drinking for My Kids but I Stay Sober for Me

If I were not a parent, I am certain that I would still be in active addiction. Nightly wine, weekend […]

How Can I Overcome Self-Sabotage When Trying to Quit Drinking?

We’ve all had a brush with self-sabotage. Maybe you procrastinated on a term paper or a big project. It could […]

15 Self-Care Ideas for Those in Recovery

When you are no longer drinking, you might suddenly find that you don’t know what to do with all the […]

8 Tools for Managing Stress and Anxiety Without Alcohol

It wasn’t until I was about 10 years sober that I was diagnosed with major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, […]