When Raising Your Standards Turns Harmful...
When we quit drinking, it's natural to expect more of ourselves. BUT there is a fine line between expecting more of yourself and requiring more of yourself in order to be happy. Read on to see how I am raising my standards in a healthy way...
4 Delicious Holiday Mocktail Recipes
Whether you are sober and need something to sip on this holiday season, or you are trying to cut back on the booze for health reasons, these mocktails are the perfect holiday treat!
Where Did the Magic of "Getting Ready" Go?
Back when I was drinking, "getting ready" was my favorite part about going out. These days, I don't necessarily miss drinking, I miss the anticipation of drinking. Getting ready to go out just doesn't feel the same when you're sober. Why is that? Where did that magic go?
How I Plan On Staying Sober During the Holiday Season
The holidays can be a triggering time for many people, and I am no exception. Read on to find out how I am going to do to make sure I stay happy and sober this holiday season!
4 Common Myths of Quitting Drinking DEBUNKED
Besides the fact that I thought I was "too young to have an alcohol problem", I put off getting sober for years because of these 4 common myths of quitting drinking. Read on to see how I debunk these myths by sharing my personal experiences.
6 Unexpected Benefits of Quitting Drinking
This past week, I hit my 6 months of sobriety milestone (whoo hoo!). In honor of this, I want to talk about 6 of the most amazing, yet unexpected, benefits I have experienced since quitting drinking.
12 Questions to Ask Yourself About Your Relationship with Alcohol
If you drink, it's important to figure out whether your relationship with alcohol and reasons for drinking are healthy or toxic. Read on for 12 questions that will help you reflect on how alcohol affects your life.
Everything I Drink Now That I Don't Drink
Now that I've cut out alcohol, drinking plain water everyday got really old really fast. These past few months, I've had more time to discover new and exciting beverages that I enjoy and that are good for me! Read on to discover everything I drink now that I don't drink.
Hiding in Plain Sight: Michael Hansen's Story
After concluding that he could never be happy, Michael (24) turned to alcohol and drugs to feel whole. Entering college and experiencing fraternity culture allowed him to hide his addictions in plain sight. He became depressed, anxious, and suicidal. Michael was finally able to ask for help, and is now 2 years sober and free of the abuse. But this freedom did not come without hardship. Read on for Michael's story that is nothing but raw, real, and honest...
How I Quit Drinking in College
In an enviroment known for binge drinking and keg stands, is it possible to quit drinking? Hell yeah, it is! Once you make this decision for yourself, it can be overwhelming to think about where to go from there. Read on for some of the most important things you can do to help you quit drinking in college.
5 Tips to Not Hate Your First Sober Event
My first sober experience out with friends was awful. But luckily, I've made these mistakes so that you don't have to! Read on for 5 tips on how to have a great time at your first sober event...
The Journal Exercise That Convinced Me to Quit Drinking (It Could Help Change Your Life, Too!)
I neglected journaling for a long time but now, it is something that I cannot live without! A few months back, I found this journal 'exercise' through one of my favorite podcasts. By the time I was done with it, I was convinced to stop drinking. Read on to see how this journal exercise could help change your life too!
Getting Sober in College: My Story
If you told me a year ago that I would choose to quit drinking the same year that I turned "twenty-fun", I would of laughed in your face. And yet, here I am, living in an alcohol-fueled college town, and I'm almost four months sober. Read on for my full story...
Why I Can't Have "Just One" Drink
I once saw a quote that read, "Real growth starts when you're tired of your own shit" and I FELT THAT IN MY SOUL. After years of "just one drink" turning into blacked-out benders, I WAS TIRED and knew something had to change. Read on to see why "just one" drink will never be an option for me...