Is My Sobriety Still Valid If It’s Not Perfect? In the dim glow of my laptop, I sit—my tortured artist’s soul wrestling with the metaphysical implications of my imperfect sobriety. The question haunts me, trailing like a shadow that morphs with the sun’s journey across the sky: Is my sobriety still valid if it’s not […]
12 Alcohol Overuse Red Flags I Ignored When I Was Drinking Back in the days when my liver and I were not on speaking terms, I developed a Ph.D. in ignoring red flags about my drinking habits. These flags were so bright and numerous, they could have guided ships safely to harbor. But did I
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13 Ways to Leave Your Lover (When Your Lover is Alcohol) Breaking up is hard to do, especially when your lover comes in a bottle. But… what’s that you say? Is that little voice in the back of your brain telling you that you’ve been spending a bit too much time with the luscious Lady
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The Weirdiful Life Manifesto Let’s dive into a world where sobriety meets absurdity, and social norms go to die. Welcome to living life “over the influence,” a concept so revolutionary, it’s practically on the brink of becoming a cult classic. Here, we’re not just talking about ditching the booze or the drugs (though hats-off to
7 Weirdifully Unconventional Approaches to Sobriety Sobriety is a journey that looks different for everyone. While traditional methods like 12-step programs and rehabilitation centers have helped many, a growing number of individuals are seeking unconventional approaches to achieve and maintain sobriety. These innovative methods offer alternative paths that cater to personal preferences, lifestyles, and beliefs,
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That Weirdiful Thing Called Sobriety In a world saturated with social gatherings around glasses of wine, celebratory toasts, and the ever-persistent “happy hour,” choosing sobriety can seem like an act of defiance. It’s a decision that often raises eyebrows, prompts questions, or even, at times, leads to outright misunderstanding. Yet for many, the path of
9 Weirdiful Things to Do Instead of Drinking Quitting drinking is a wild, wonderful, beautiful beast to tackle, y’all. And a lot like breaking up, it can be hard to do — even temporarily, as anyone who’s attempted “Dry July” or “Sober October” might know. A big part of the difficulty lies in how insidiously
Sobriety is Weirdiful As we all know, personal growth often emerges from the fertile soil of adversity. Through the arduous journey of overcoming challenges such as alcohol use disorder, depression, and trauma, comes the opportunity to unearth profound joy and freedom. Let’s take a moment to explore the transformative experience of confronting these obstacles head-on
